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.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackettville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Brackett (Fort Clark), Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

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.

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 663.