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Oral History Interview with Reuben J. Kammlah, November 4, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Reuben J. Kammlah. Kammlah served in the Navy aboard the attack cargo ship USS Algorab (AKA-8) as a gunner's mate.
Date:
November 4, 2004
Creator:
Kammlah, Reuben J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jack Horner, February 17, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack Horner. Horner finished high school and immediately joined the Navy in 1944. After training, he was assigned as a Yeoman at Honolulu before joining the crew of USS Nashville (CL-43) in October, 1944. He was in the Philippines when the war ended.
Date:
February 17, 2004
Creator:
Horner, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thomas Young, April 17, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Young. Young joined the Army and served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne, and participated in the Normandy landings. In September, Young made the invasion in Holland.
Date:
April 17, 2004
Creator:
Young, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edward Jacot, September 4, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Jacot. Jacot joined the Marine Corps in January of 1945. He served with the 6th Marine Division as a field artillery crewman in the Occupation of North China from 1945 to 1946. He was discharged in 1947.
Date:
September 4, 2004
Creator:
Jacot, Edward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Mary Schandua, July 9, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Mary Schandua. Florence Reeves also participates in the interview. After marrying, while her husband, John was in the service, she began working for the Boeing Company as a riveter in Seattle. She assembled wing sections on aircraft.
Date:
July 9, 2004
Creator:
Schandua, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Maxine Lauderdale Cullison, November 18, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Maxine Lauderdale Cullison. Cullison speaks of being raised in Harlingen, Texas and meeting her husband, who was training in the Army Air Corps there in 1942. She mentions two brother that served during the war: one aboard the USS Swordfish (SS-193) and one was an engineer building the Alcan Hiaghway. Then she speaks about her husband's service and all the places he was stationed.
Date:
November 18, 2004
Creator:
Cullison, Maxine Lauderdale
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Clay, February 27, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Clay. Clay joined the Army in 1940. Beginning August of 1941, he served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, serving in the Pacific Theater. In September of 1943, they participated in the New Guinea Campaign. Clay served until late 1943, early 1944. His discharge date is not noted.
Date:
February 27, 2004
Creator:
Clay, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Burl Martin, February 22, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Martin Burl. Burl joined the Army in 1943. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Burl participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in December of 1945.
Date:
February 22, 2004
Creator:
Martin, Burl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bill McDonald, February 26, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bill McDonald. McDonald joined the Army in mid-1943. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, McDonald participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor.
Date:
February 26, 2004
Creator:
McDonald, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Nelson Gatewood, February 27, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Nelson Gatewood. Gatewood joined the Army in January of 1943. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Gatewood participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in December of 1945.
Date:
February 27, 2004
Creator:
Gatewood, Nelson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with H. L. Obermiller, April 30, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with H. L. Obermiller. He discusses his involvement in the Battles of Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian, and being a Pharmacist's Mate. He ancedotes about having Spam for Thanksgiving, meeting a couple Navajo codetalkers, and writing letters back home.
Date:
April 30, 2004
Creator:
Obermiller, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bennie Whitley, March 25, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bennie Whitley. Whitley joined the Army and served as sergeant in the motor pool in Battery A, 57th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division. He participated in the Battle of Okinawa. Whitley continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge in 1947.
Date:
March 25, 2004
Creator:
Whitley, Bennie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Valetin R. Ybarra, April 29, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Valentin R. Ybarra. He discusses Peleliu, Okinawa, occupation duty in Japan and China; being assigned in Spain; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the revolt in the Dominican Republic; service in Vietnam.
Date:
April 29, 2004
Creator:
Ybarra, Valentin R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard Hamilton, September 4, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Hamilton. Hamilton joined the Marine Corps in July of 1945. In January of 1946 he was sent overseas as a replacement. He traveled to Tangku in North China, where he remained for the duration of his service. He worked on bridge guard duty, ensuring the bridges remained open. He shares his experiences living and working in China after the war. Hamilton was sent home and discharged in September of 1946.
Date:
September 4, 2004
Creator:
Hamilton, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Donald Goldstein, September 18, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald Goldstein. He gives overviews of background on the battles of Pearl Harbor and Leyete Gulf.
Date:
September 18, 2004
Creator:
Goldstein, Donald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thelma Province O'Malley, November 18, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Thelma Province O'Malley. Born in 1921, she joined the SPARS in 1943 or early1944. She describes her training in Palm Beach, Florida as well as her duties at the Coast Guard Recruiting Station in San Francisco, California. She also talks about sightseeing in San Francisco. The interview also includes information about her parents and siblings.
Date:
November 18, 2004
Creator:
O'Malley, Thelma Province
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edmond Drake, May 13, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edmond Drake. Drake joined the Navy in April of 1943. Beginning early 1944, he served as Electrician’s Mate aboard USS President Adams (APA-19). They transported troops and supplies during the Battle of Guam, the invasion Luzon and the Battle of Iwo Jima. He returned to the US in April of 1945.
Date:
May 13, 2004
Creator:
Drake, Edmond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alfred P. Birdwell, August 28, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred P Birdwell. Birdwell joined the Army around 1943. He served as a tank driver with the 3rd Armored Division. He deployed to La Havre, France. Birdwell participated in the Battle of the Bulge, traveling through Germany along the Siegfried Line into Berlin. He returned to the US and received his discharge in late 1945.
Date:
August 28, 2004
Creator:
Birdwell, Alfred P
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Roscoe Corder, February 27, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Roscoe Corder. Corder joined the Army in March of 1940. He completed Officer Candidate School and Parachute School. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Corder participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in June of 1946.
Date:
February 27, 2004
Creator:
Corder, Roscoe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Victor Erdahl, February 27, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Victor Erdahl. Erdahl joined the Army in 1942. He completed Parachute School. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Erdahl participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in January of 1946.
Date:
February 27, 2004
Creator:
Erdahl, Victor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ed Llewellyn, February 27, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ed Llewellyn. Llewellyn joined the paratroopers after joining the Army. He trained at Fort Benning. He was scheduled to jump on Corregidor, but his transport ship could not keep up with the convoy. He joined his unit elsewhere in the Philippines. He contracted hepatitis and was evacuated from combat to a hospital. When the war ended, Llewellyn went to Japan for occupation duty.
Date:
February 27, 2004
Creator:
Llewellyn, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ben Guthrie, February 26, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ben Guthrie. Guthrie joined the Army in September of 1940. He graduated from Parachute School in the spring of 1941. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Guthrie participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in late 1945.
Date:
February 26, 2004
Creator:
Guthrie, Ben
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Leon Geromanos, February 16, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Leon Geromanos. Geromanos joined the Army in November of 1940. He graduated from Parachute School in 1942. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, Geromanos participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor. He was discharged in late 1945.
Date:
February 16, 2004
Creator:
Geromanos, Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Guinn Rasbury, April 30, 2004
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Guinn Rasbury. He discusses joining the Marines, being part of the invasion force at Florida and Tulagi Islands, having multiple malaria attacks, being transferred to Maine to cure his malaria, other transfers around the States, ending up back in the Pacific. He ancedotes how being sick with malaria and getting bumped from a plane ride home saved his life, sounding Taps at a memorial service for President Roosevelt, being Chairman of the Second Marine Division Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee.
Date:
April 30, 2004
Creator:
Rasbury, Guinn
System:
The Portal to Texas History