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 William Garbo, Sr., 2003-2004

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Interview with landscape architect and Army veteran William Garbo Sr. The interview includes Garbo's personal experiences about the G Troop, 112th Cavalry, in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World-War II, growing up in an Italian-American family in Mississippi during the Great Depression, volunteering for the draft and processing at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, basic training at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia, being assigned to the 26th War Dog Platoon and to New Guinea in 1944, the Battle of the Driniumor River and his attachment to elements of the 32nd Infantry Division, jungle patrols on New Guinea with his dog, his transfer to Troop, 112th Cavalry and the invasion of Layte, Philippines, and the living condition in the Philippine jungles. Additionally, Garbo speaks about the fighting prowess of his comrades in the 112th Cavalry, jungle patrols on Leyte and Luzon, the 112th's activities around Marungko and Antipolo, Luzon, descriptions of cannibalism by Japanese soldiers, his wounds from artillery shrapnel and evacuation by helicopter, his return to the 112th Cavalry and preparations for the invasion of Japan, witnessing the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, occupation duty at Tateyama, Honshu, relations between Japanese civilians and American occupation troops, the destruction of Japanese defensive fortifications …
Date: November 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Garbo, William, Sr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 24, 1919 (open access)

The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 24, 1919

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 24, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shawnee News. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 24, 1905 (open access)

The Shawnee News. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 24, 1905

Daily newspaper from Shawnee, Oklahoma that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 1905
Creator: Halpin, Harry E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 112, Ed. 2 Thursday, October 24, 1940 (open access)

The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 112, Ed. 2 Thursday, October 24, 1940

Daily newspaper from Brownsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1940 (open access)

The Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1940

Daily newspaper from Brownsville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 54, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2011 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 54, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2011

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 2011
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1928 (open access)

Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1928

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 24, 1928
Creator: White, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 230, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 24, 2010 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 230, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 24, 2010

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 2010
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleburne Times-Review (Cleburne, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 112, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 24, 1948 (open access)

Cleburne Times-Review (Cleburne, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 112, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 24, 1948

Daily newspaper from Cleburne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Allen H. Benton, November 24, 2004

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Interview with Allen H. Benton, World War II-era veteran of the 112th Cavalry, Texas National Guard. The interview includes Benton's personal experiences about childhood in upstate New York and the Depression-era economy, education at Cornell University, drafting into the U.S. Army Infantry and service at several stateside bases, transferring to Cavalry and combat in the Pacific Theater, and having a career as an author of biological field guides. The interview also includes Benton's memories of the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay as well as his opinions on war in general.
Date: November 24, 2004
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T.; Benton, Allen H. & Johnston, Craig F.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1998 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 24, 1998

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 24, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1913 (open access)

Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1913

Daily newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Coverage includes local, state, and national news, along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Texas City Times (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 24, 1915 (open access)

The Texas City Times (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 112, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 24, 1915

Daily newspaper from Texas City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 327, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2016 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 327, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2016

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 2016
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 235, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 2016 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 235, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 2016

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 24, 2016
Creator: Parks, Scott K.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1914 (open access)

The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 112, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1914

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 24, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Shawnee Daily News-Herald (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 1915 (open access)

The Shawnee Daily News-Herald (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 20, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 1915

Daily newspaper from Shawnee, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1915
Creator: Weaver, Otis B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Austin Statesman and Tribune (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 112, Ed. 2 Monday, April 24, 1916 (open access)

The Austin Statesman and Tribune (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 112, Ed. 2 Monday, April 24, 1916

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 24, 1916
Creator: Lochridge, Lloyd P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 68, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 1982 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 68, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 24, 1982

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1982
Creator: Lake, Charles S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 112, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 24, 1917 (open access)

The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 112, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 24, 1917

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 24, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 303, Ed. 1 Monday, December 24, 1990 (open access)

Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 303, Ed. 1 Monday, December 24, 1990

Daily newspaper from Sulphur Springs, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 24, 1990
Creator: Keys, Clarke
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 201, Ed. 1 Friday, August 24, 1990 (open access)

Sulphur Springs News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 201, Ed. 1 Friday, August 24, 1990

Daily newspaper from Sulphur Springs, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 1990
Creator: Keys, Clarke
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

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