Oral History Interview with Thomas W. Nance, March 24, 2003

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Interview with Thomas W. Nance, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas, who served with the 112th Cavalry in the Pacific. Nance discusses growing up and joining the 112th, working with horses, equipment used and organization, maneuvers at Fort Bliss, deployment to New Caledonia, operations on Woodlark Island, staging at Goodenough Island and the landing at Arawe, being wounded and evacuated, recovery and discharge, continued disability and experiences with VA hospitals, and reflections on the 112th as a unit. In appendix is the poem "Fiddler's Green," a list of places Nance served, descriptions of military equipment mentioned, and the 112th's service chronicle.
Date: March 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn & Nance, Thomas W.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with George E. Fortenberry, September 24, 2003

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Interview with George E. Fortenberry, who is an Army veteran and college professor from Arlington, Texas. In the interview, Fortenberry discusses his experiences in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during his time as a member of the 112th Cavalry of the Texas National Guard during World War II. He also describes what it was like growing up during the Great Depression and attending various different schools in both Texas and Oklahoma. Fortenberry discusses why he decided to join the National Guard, and also his experiences in early basic cavalry training. During much of the interview, Fortenberry reminisces about many of his various assignments and duties while serving in the war. Among these discussed include his assignment as a clerk to the veterinary section, time in Fort Bliss and Fort Clark, his shipment overseas to Noumea in New Caledonia, his transfer to the Medical Detachment as a clerk, and his time in New Britain, New Guinea and the Philippines. Fortenberry also recollects about everyday life in the Southwest Pacific, and includes details on tropical diseases and combat-related psychological problems that many of his comrades suffered through.
Date: September 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Fortenberry, George E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 234, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 1896 (open access)

El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. SIXTEENTH YEAR, No. 234, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 24, 1896

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 24, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, January 24, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, January 24, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 24, 1916
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, November 24, 1913 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, November 24, 1913

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 34TH YEAR, Ed. 2, Monday, November 24, 1913 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 34TH YEAR, Ed. 2, Monday, November 24, 1913

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, February 24, 1913 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, February 24, 1913

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 24, 1913
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1911 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1911

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, June 24, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, June 24, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 24, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 2 Saturday, February 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 2 Saturday, February 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, May 24, 1918 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, May 24, 1918

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 24, 1918
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, November 24, 1919 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, November 24, 1919

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 24, 1919
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 1915 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, March 24, 1915

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 24, 1915
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, August 24, 1918 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, August 24, 1918

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 24, 1918
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 36TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Friday, March 24, 1916 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 36TH YEAR, Ed. 1, Friday, March 24, 1916

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 24, 1916
Creator: Black, James S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, September 24, 1917 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, September 24, 1917

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 24, 1917
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, February 24, 1911 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, February 24, 1911

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1913 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1913

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 24, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 24, 1912

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 24, 1911 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 24, 1911

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History