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Oral History Interview with Clarence Kingsley, November 21, 2003

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Interview with Charles Kingsley, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas, who served in the 112th Cavalry. Kingsley discusses his upbringing, joining the Guard, the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to New Caledonia, his troop's machine gun section/platoon, Woodlark Island, the Battle of Arawe, New Guinea and the Battle of Drinumor River, the Battles of Leyte and Luzon, his thoughts on the generals he served, and thoughts on the 112th.
Date: November 23, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Kingsley, Clarence
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

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

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

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
Oral History Interview with Martin Gonzales, November 21, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Martin Gonzales, November 21, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Martin Gonzales. Gonzales worked in an aircraft engine plant until he was drafted into the Army in 1943. He joined the 1st Cavalry Division in Australia and took part in the landings at the Admiralty Islands. Gonzales describes becoming a BAR man after the gunner was critically wounded. His unit was then sent to the Philippines and fought on Leyte and Luzon. Gonzales describes the living conditions and details fighting in Manila. He was in Tokyo Bay when the surrender ceremony took place and participated in the occupation for about a month. Gonzales returned to the US and was discharged soon afterwards. He joined a monastery a few years later and discusses his faith in detail.
Date: November 21, 2011
Creator: Gonzales, Martin
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, November 2, 2007 (open access)

The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, November 2, 2007

Weekly newspaper from Grandview, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 2, 2007
Creator: Knowles, Rexann
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 2007 (open access)

The GV Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 112, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, November 16, 2007

Weekly newspaper from Grandview, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 16, 2007
Creator: Knowles, Rexann
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Gulf Historical and Biographical Record, Volume 24, Number 1, November 1988 (open access)

The Texas Gulf Historical and Biographical Record, Volume 24, Number 1, November 1988

Annual journal of the Texas Gulf Historical Society publishing papers about the history of people, events, and development in the Texas Gulf region.
Date: November 1988
Creator: Texas Gulf Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sunday Record (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 31, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 3, 1940 (open access)

The Sunday Record (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 31, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 3, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 3, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 1940 (open access)

The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 21, 1940 (open access)

The Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 21, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Whitewright, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1940
Creator: Doss, Glenn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 154, Ed. 2 Wednesday, November 21, 1945 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 154, Ed. 2 Wednesday, November 21, 1945

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Daily Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 189, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 6, 1923 (open access)

Brenham Daily Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 189, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 6, 1923

Daily newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 6, 1923
Creator: Robertson, Ruby
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 165, Ed. 2 Tuesday, November 19, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 165, Ed. 2 Tuesday, November 19, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 19, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 20, Ed. 1  Thursday, November 21, 1940 (open access)

The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 21, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Aspermont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 21, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 170, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 24, 1940 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 170, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 24, 1940

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 24, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: November 23, 1927
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, November 4, 1927 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, November 4, 1927

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: November 4, 1927
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 2, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 21, 1945 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 2, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 21, 1945

Monthly newspaper from Lamar College in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: Benson, Harry
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 12, 1949 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 9, Ed. 1, Saturday, November 12, 1949

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 12, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 1940 (open access)

The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 1940

Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 7, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 143, Ed. 2 Saturday, November 10, 1945 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 143, Ed. 2 Saturday, November 10, 1945

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 10, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 14, 2007 (open access)

North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Daily student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 14, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brenham Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 275, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 19, 1940 (open access)

Brenham Banner-Press (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 275, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 19, 1940

Daily newspaper from Brenham, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 19, 1940
Creator: Robertson, Ruby
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History