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Oral History Interview with W. W. Hughes, November 17, 2003

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Interview with W. W. Hughes, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Grand Prarie, Texas. Hughes discusses growing up in the Great Depression, joining the National Guard and equestrian service in the 112th Cavalry at Fort Clark, the start of war and deployment to New Caledonia and Australia, preparations for combat, amphibious landings at Arawe Island off New Britain, scout patrols and combat, operations in New Guinea at the Driniumor River, Japanese POWs, actions in the Philippines at Leyte and Luzon, returning to the US as an instructor, and reflections on his service.
Date: November 17, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Hughes, W. W.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 17, 1960 (open access)

The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 17, 1960

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Whitehead, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 34, No. 112, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 17, 1948 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 34, No. 112, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 17, 1948

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 17, 1948
Creator: Copmann, Lyle
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. [43], Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 17, 1990 (open access)

Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. [43], Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 17, 1990

Semi-weekly newspaper from Atlanta, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 17, 1990
Creator: Coleman, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 26, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 17, 2011 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 26, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 17, 2011
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 112, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 17, 1914 (open access)

The Daily Ardmoreite. (Ardmore, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 112, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 17, 1914

Daily newspaper from Ardmore, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news, along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 1914
Creator: Easley, John F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 181, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 181, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 17, 2010
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, March 17, 2003 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, March 17, 2003

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 17, 2003
Creator: Cash, Wanda Garner
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 137, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 2015 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 137, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 2015

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 17, 2015
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 228, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 17, 2016 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 228, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 17, 2016

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 17, 2016
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth Gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 112, Ed. 2, Sunday, March 17, 1895 (open access)

Fort Worth Gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 112, Ed. 2, Sunday, March 17, 1895

Daily newspaper from Fort Worth, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 17, 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 112, Ed. 3 Thursday, June 17, 1954 (open access)

Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 65, No. 112, Ed. 3 Thursday, June 17, 1954

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 17, 1954
Creator: Gaylord, E. K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, April 17, 1911 (open access)

The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Bryan, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, April 17, 1911

Daily newspaper from Bryan, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 17, 1911
Creator: Carnes, J. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 246, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 17, 1990 (open access)

Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 246, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 17, 1990

Daily newspaper from Sulphur Springs, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 17, 1990
Creator: Keys, Clarke
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Hardwick, February 17, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Hardwick, February 17, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hardwick. Hardwick was born in Dallas, Texas on 5 December 1923. While in high school he joined the Texas National Guard, serving with the 112th Cavalry. He went on maneuvers in Louisiana with the horse cavalry. In December 1940 he joined the US Navy and was sent to San Diego for boot training. Upon graduation, he was selected to attend the Ford Motor Trade School at Rouge River in Dearborn, Michigan for four months. After completing the course, he was assigned to the USS Honolulu (CL-48) at Pear Harbor. He witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1942, the ship accompanied the USS Birmingham (CL-62) to the Aleutian Islands and bombarded Kiska. During the fall of 1942 the Honolulu went to Noumea and Hardwick saw the USS San Francisco (CA-38), whose bow had been blown off. He recalls 30 November 1942 during which the ship participated in the Battle of Tassafaronga. He also was involved in battles at New Georgia, Peleliu and Leyte. While bombarding Leyte, the Honolulu was heavily damaged by a Japanese torpedo necessitating repairs being made at Manus Island before the ship returned …
Date: February 17, 2015
Creator: Hardwick, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Hardwick, February 17, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Hardwick, February 17, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hardwick. Hardwick was born in Dallas, Texas on 5 December 1923. While in high school he joined the Texas National Guard, serving with the 112th Cavalry. He went on maneuvers in Louisiana with the horse cavalry. In December 1940 he joined the US Navy and was sent to San Diego for boot training. Upon graduation, he was selected to attend the Ford Motor Trade School at Rouge River in Dearborn, Michigan for four months. After completing the course, he was assigned to the USS Honolulu (CL-48) at Pear Harbor. He witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1942, the ship accompanied the USS Birmingham (CL-62) to the Aleutian Islands and bombarded Kiska. During the fall of 1942 the Honolulu went to Noumea and Hardwick saw the USS San Francisco (CA-38), whose bow had been blown off. He recalls 30 November 1942 during which the ship participated in the Battle of Tassafaronga. He also was involved in battles at New Georgia, Peleliu and Leyte. While bombarding Leyte, the Honolulu was heavily damaged by a Japanese torpedo necessitating repairs being made at Manus Island before the ship returned …
Date: February 17, 2015
Creator: Hardwick, James
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Skirvin, February 17, 2007 transcript

Oral History Interview with John Skirvin, February 17, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Skirvin. Skirvin was born on a farm in Iowa on 26 January 1922. He dropped out of school after the eighth grade to work on the farm. In 1942 he was drafted into the Army and spent six week of infantry basic training at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. He then went to Fort Bliss, Texas where he was assigned to the Troop G, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He recalls training as cavalry with horses until early 1943 when the horses were taken away and the unit became infantry. Trained as a Browning automatic rifle (BAR) operator, he boarded the USAT Maui with an advance detail bound for Brisbane, Australia. Upon their arrival they began four weeks of intensive jungle training. This was followed by four weeks of amphibious training. Skirvin’s unit went to New Guinea and the Admiralties where they were involved in combat. While there, Skirvin developed a severe case of Shingles, which hospitalized him for two weeks. Eventually, his unit boarded the USS La Salle (AGF-3) and landed on Leyte in October 1944. He recounts various experiences while there, including a banzai charge, loss …
Date: February 17, 2007
Creator: Skirvin, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with James C. Hardwick, March 17, 1998

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Interview with James C. Hardwick, engineer and U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the light cruiser USS Honolulu during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Appendix includes a letter from the interviewee to Dr. Robert Marcello.
Date: March 17, 1998
Creator: McCabe, Linda & Hardwick, James C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Henderson Daily News (Henderson, Tex.),, Vol. 1, No. 131, Ed. 1 Monday, August 17, 1931 (open access)

Henderson Daily News (Henderson, Tex.),, Vol. 1, No. 131, Ed. 1 Monday, August 17, 1931

Daily newspaper from Henderson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 17, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 17, 1936 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 17, 1936

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 17, 1936
Creator: Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 17, 1936 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 17, 1936

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 17, 1936
Creator: Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1947 (open access)

Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1947

Weekly newspaper from Palacios, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Dismukes, Mrs. J. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1922 (open access)

La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1922

Weekly newspaper from La Grange, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 17, 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 69, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1922 (open access)

The Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 69, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1922

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 17, 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History