From Horse Drawn to Mechanized Artillery | WWII Veteran Interview 

Ted Covington recalls training with the horse drawn artillery during the beginning stages of World War II. He talks about the high esprit de corps among the Cavalry troops and the transition from horses to mechanized vehicles.
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About the Veteran: Major Edmund 'Ted' Covington, Jr. served with the US Army in the 1st Cavalry Division, 61st Field Artillery Battalion, during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacific Theater fighting the Japanese Army during the war. His service spanned many campaigns including New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, Leyte, the Philippines, and the Army of Occupation in Japan. He would earn 2 Bronze Stars with Oakleaf Cluster as well as 2 Air Medals during his service.
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