Elder Interview-Erwin Fox Christjohn
A.2008.001.042 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Erwin "Fox" ChristjohnEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.042Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Christjohn, Erwin “Fox” John Born 03/26/1932 Parent: Harold (?) & Frances Christjohn Maternal Grandparents: Lucy Christjohn and Paul Christjohn (lived with Lucy) He doesn’t know his grandparents on his father’s side. His grandmother spoke the Oneida language and went to Indian School in Wittenberg. His grandmother raised him. He went to a government school in Wittenberg also. His mother passed away during childbirth. His grandmother lived to be 106 years old. He went to school in Tigerton and graduated from there. He enlisted in the service, the Navy. He went in July 1946 and was in the Korean War. He was what is called a Gunners Mate. He was in a jeep that got blown up. So, he was on a doctors ship for 6 weeks then went back to his squad until they were able to go home. He lived with his aunt Ghi-Gee. He drove for mayflower for 11 years. Then he drove trucks for Roundy’s for 17 years. He got married in April of 1946 to Karen Metoxen. They had 7 children and only 5 are living yet. He has 7 grandchildren and retired on his birthday in 1954.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military