Episode 34
Imogene Nelson of the Women’s Army Corps
History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane cras
Front Porch Radio - History's Hook · Tom Price
March 8, 202150m 1s
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Show Notes
History’s Hook explores the life of Mrs. Imogene Nelson. Raised in Maury County, Mrs. Nelson grew up in Columbia in the 1930’s and 1940’s. During WWII, three of her brothers served in the military, one of them, Shannon, a pilot, died when his plane crashed in Upstate NY. Mrs. Nelson graduated from Columbia Central before entering the Women’s Army Corps. She was stationed in Germany during the time of the Korean War. Today she is going to tell us about growing up in Columbia, her experiences in the military, and her thoughts on life today.
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