Veteran Interview- John Newsom
As a team we interviewed Korean War Veteran, John Newsom on November 20, 2013 at his home in Woodland California. Mr. Newsom served in the Marine Corps from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. Mr. Newsom was born on August 16, 1935 in Benton County, Tennessee. He enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17 leaving behind a family of share croppers. He achieved the rank of Sergeant during his time of service. The interview that you are about to see is a documentation of his experience and reflections on his time in Korea.