Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004

Interview with James H. Gilbert, a member of the 1st Airborne Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Gilbert gives lengthy answers and descriptions concerning his time in Vietnam, action he saw, weaponry, etc. Gilbert also shares some memorable stories, and his feelings towards the war as it was happening and in hindsight.
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Gilbert, Matthew & Gilbert, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe D. Crane transcript

Oral History Interview with Joe D. Crane

Interview with Joe D. Crane, a colonel in the US Army. He answers questions about his service time and life in the military.
Date: 1995~
Creator: Crane, Jodie & Crane, Joe D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Freddy Rios, March 19, 1987 transcript

Oral History Interview with Freddy Rios, March 19, 1987

Partial recording of an interview with Freddy Rios, a veteran who served in the Vietnam War during 1967 and 1968. He discusses his experiences as a soldier, including being wounded and the events that led to him receiving the Distinguished Service Medal.
Date: March 19, 1987
Creator: Rios, Freddy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wilburn L. Snyder, 1979 transcript

Oral History Interview with Wilburn L. Snyder, 1979

Interview with Wilburn L. Snyder, a resident of Baytown, Texas since approximately 1920. Topics include World War Two and the history of Baytown, TX.
Date: {1979-08-09,1979-08-12}
Creator: Chandler, Patricia M. & Snyder, Wilburn L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alfonso Nava, March 26, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alfonso Nava, March 26, 2004

Interview with Alfonso Nava, a technical sergeant in the US Army during WWII. He answers questions about his decision to enlist and his experiences in the military.
Date: March 26, 2004
Creator: Coy, Marisa E. & Nava, Alfonso
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Louis Belk, April 22, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Louis Belk, April 22, 2003

Interview with Louis Belk, a B-17 Waist Gunner who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps (Air Force) in World War II from San Antonio, Texas. Belk describes his time training in Texas and experiences serving in England. He also talks about what it was like returning home to the United States from the war.
Date: April 22, 2003
Creator: Heath, Amanda & Belk, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John C. Hencke, April 25, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with John C. Hencke, April 25, 2003

Interview with John C. Hencke, a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, from New York City, New York. Hencke responds to questions regarding his time in the service and overseas, as well as what was going on back home. He notes his relationships that he kept up while he was away and the duties he maintained in the Army.
Date: April 25, 2003
Creator: Coffey, Stephen & Hencke, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001

Interview with Charley Cole, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War and was wounded in action. Cole describes his time with the 34th Regiment in Korea at length, with many details about various combat missions and the weapons utilized. He also speaks on his injuries, including being shot in the shoulder.
Date: April 14, 2001
Creator: Cole, Charley
System: The Portal to Texas History