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Oral History Interview with Kenneth Good, August 30, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Good, August 30, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth O. Good. Good joined the Army Air Forces in December of 1942. He completed Radio Operator and Mechanics Technical School at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and the Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program in Texas. Good received his wings in August of 1944. He served with the 528th Fighter Squadron, 311th Fighter Group, 14th Air Force as a P-51 fighter pilot, under the director of General Claire Chenault. In May of 1945, Good was deployed overseas and completed missions over China and Burma, escorting bombers, flying interception missions, striking enemy communications, and supporting ground operations. He served in combat until the end of the war. Good returned to the US and received his discharge in January, 1946.
Date: August 30, 2006
Creator: Good, Kenneth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Good, August 30, 2006 transcript

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Good, August 30, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth O. Good. Good joined the Army Air Forces in December of 1942. He completed Radio Operator and Mechanics Technical School at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and the Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program in Texas. Good received his wings in August of 1944. He served with the 528th Fighter Squadron, 311th Fighter Group, 14th Air Force as a P-51 fighter pilot, under the director of General Claire Chenault. In May of 1945, Good was deployed overseas and completed missions over China and Burma, escorting bombers, flying interception missions, striking enemy communications, and supporting ground operations. He served in combat until the end of the war. Good returned to the US and received his discharge in January, 1946.
Date: August 30, 2006
Creator: Good, Kenneth
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lexington Leader (Lexington, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 430, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 29, 2006 (open access)

Lexington Leader (Lexington, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 430, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 29, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Lexington, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 29, 2006
Creator: Terrell, Cindy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Army Officer Shortages: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Army Officer Shortages: Background and Issues for Congress

This report assesses the extent of the Army officer shortfall, examines perceived causes, reviews recent retention initiatives, identifies other possible retention incentives, and concludes with a review of possible options for Congress. This report is focused on the Army’s “line” or basic branch officers.
Date: July 5, 2006
Creator: Henning, Charles A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 93, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 2006 (open access)

Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 93, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 11, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Rio Grande City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 11, 2006
Creator: Roberts, Kenneth
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Gerards, August 11, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Gerards, August 11, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gerards. Gerards joined the Army Air Forces in April of 1943. He completed pilot training and aerial gunnery school in June of 1944. He served as first lieutenant B-24 bombardier in the 380th Bomb Group, 531st Bomb Squadron, 5th Air Force. They traveled to Hawaii, Tarawa, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Leyte and Murtha Field on Mindoro Island. He completed 33 missions over the Philippines, Okinawa, Balikpapan, French Indochina and Japan. They completed combat, weather reconnaissance and POW rescue missions. He was discharged in February of 1946.
Date: August 11, 2006
Creator: Gerards, George
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alumni J-TAC, Summer 2006 (open access)

Alumni J-TAC, Summer 2006

Alumni magazine of Tarleton State University providing information on events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: Spring 2006
Creator: Tarleton State University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006 (open access)

Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006

Weekly newspaper published in Duncanville, Texas that includes local Cedar Hill, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 2006
Creator: Gooch, Robin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 284, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 3, 2006 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 284, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 3, 2006

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 3, 2006
Creator: Clements, Clifford E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boerne Star & Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 83, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2006 (open access)

Boerne Star & Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 83, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Semiweekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 17, 2006
Creator: Cartwright, Brian
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 18, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 27, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 349, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 21, 2006 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 349, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 21, 2006

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 21, 2006
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 16, 2006 (open access)

Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 16, 2006

Weekly newspaper published in Duncanville, Texas that includes local Cedar Hill, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 2006
Creator: Gooch, Robin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 59, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 2006 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Fullerton, Calif.), Vol. 59, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 2006

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: March 2006
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 10, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 10, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 10, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: April 20, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Gerards, August 11, 2006 transcript

Oral History Interview with George Gerards, August 11, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gerards. Gerards joined the Army Air Forces in April of 1943. He completed pilot training and aerial gunnery school in June of 1944. He served as first lieutenant B-24 bombardier in the 380th Bomb Group, 531st Bomb Squadron, 5th Air Force. They traveled to Hawaii, Tarawa, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Leyte and Murtha Field on Mindoro Island. He completed 33 missions over the Philippines, Okinawa, Balikpapan, French Indochina and Japan. They completed combat, weather reconnaissance and POW rescue missions. He was discharged in February of 1946.
Date: August 11, 2006
Creator: Gerards, George
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 2006 (open access)

The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Clifton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 29, 2006
Creator: Smith, W. Leon
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 1, 2006 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 1, 2006

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 234, Ed. 1 Monday, June 12, 2006 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 234, Ed. 1 Monday, June 12, 2006

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 12, 2006
Creator: Stone, Greg
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

In Hostile Skies: an American B-24 Pilot in World War II

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
James M. Davis is a retired businessman who lives in Midland, Texas, with his wife of over six decades, Jean. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army Air Forces for more than two and a half years during World War II, and then in the Air Force reserves until 1961. David L. Snead, the editor, is an associate professor of history at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia and is the author of The Gaither Committee, Eisenhower, and the Cold War and George E. Browne: An American Doughboy in World War I.
Date: April 15, 2006
Creator: Davis, James M.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library