Personal Narrative Film, Video Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing Software, E-Resource Josephine Taylor Collection
Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: Persian Gulf War, 1991
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 762nd Transportation Company
- Location of Service: Ohio; Saudi Arabia
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/38536
Entering the military through ROTC, Captain Josephine Taylor enjoyed the way in which basic training both challenged and also instilled confidence in her. While she did not anticipate having to deploy to Saudi Arabia, she rose to the challenge as a transportation company commander. Constantly worrying about the welfare of her unit took a toll, as did the Scud missile attacks, the "breathtaking" heat, and the daily sandstorms. She returned home "emotionally drained," though grateful for the strength of character that the military had helped her to develop.
Interview / Recording
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PlayReceiving the news that her unit was to deploy; shock; shipping out; arriving overseas. 00:04:22.0 - 00:08:34.0
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PlayScary incident involving a Scud missile alert; realizing how precious life is. 00:09:53.0 - 00:11:40.0
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PlayStifling heat; sandstorms; sand constantly sticking to her body. 00:28:58.0 - 00:31:11.0
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PlayFeeling emotionally drained after her deployment. 00:39:26.0 - 00:41:25.0
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About this Item
Title
- Josephine Taylor Collection
Names
- Taylor, Josephine
- Julia Young
- Allen, Rachel
- Federspiel, Bridget M.
- Blair Bainbridge
- Stivers School for the Arts
Home State
- Ohio
Headings
- - Taylor, Josephine
- - Persian Gulf War, 1991 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Female
Race
- Black or African American
Status
- veteran
Service History
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Persian Gulf War, 1991
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 762nd Transportation Company
- Location of Service: Ohio; Saudi Arabia
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Military Status: veteran
Materials
- Video: DVD [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 2005-10-12; 2006-01-05)
- Manuscript: Transcript [1 item] -- Transcription of video recording (collected 2005-10-12)
- Photograph: Digital print [5 items] -- Photograph (collected 1991)
- Computer File: CD [1 item] -- Multiple types of electronic files (collected 2005; 2005-12-22)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/38536
Cite as
- Josephine Taylor Collection (AFC/2001/001/38536), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- image
- online text
- video