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Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005

Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.
Date: October 8, 2005
Creator: D'Amore, Dr. Adanto A. S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005

Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.
Date: October 8, 2005
Creator: D'Amore, Dr. Adanto A. S.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph McGuire, October 6, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joseph McGuire, October 6, 2005

Transcript of an oral interview with Joseph McGuire. In November, 1940, McGuire joined the Army Air Corps and trained at Randolph Field and at Barksdale for twin-engine training. Upon completion of training, McGuire was assigned to the US Army Air Corps Ferrying Commnad. His job was to get airplanes from factories to air bases. While doing this, he met his future wife, an airline stewardess. In 1943, he received an overseas assignment and reported to Jorhat Air Base in Assam, India. There, he continued ferrying airplanes, this time to air fields in China. He also flew cargo over the Himalaya Mountains to bases in China. McGuire went home in August, 1944 and became a test pilot for jet fighters. He was finally discharged in 1946.
Date: October 6, 2005
Creator: McGuire, Joseph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lawrence Barrett, November 11, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lawrence Barrett, November 11, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lawrence Barrett. Barrett joined the Marine Corps in December of 1943. He served as an aerial gunner, combat cameraman and ground and motion picture photographer. Barrett worked as a combat aircrewman with Marine Air Group 32 in the Pacific and the Philippines, completing 25 combat missions by 1945. After the war ended, he served with the occupation forces in Tsingtao, North China. He returned to the US and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date: November 11, 2005
Creator: Barrett, Lawrence
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lawrence Barrett, November 11, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Lawrence Barrett, November 11, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lawrence Barrett. Barrett joined the Marine Corps in December of 1943. He served as an aerial gunner, combat cameraman and ground and motion picture photographer. Barrett worked as a combat aircrewman with Marine Air Group 32 in the Pacific and the Philippines, completing 25 combat missions by 1945. After the war ended, he served with the occupation forces in Tsingtao, North China. He returned to the US and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date: November 11, 2005
Creator: Barrett, Lawrence
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Alvin O. Berg, Jr., May 14, 2005

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Alvin O. Berg, Jr., World War II-era Army Air Forces veteran, as part of the Tarrant County War Veterans History Project. The interview includes Berg's personal experiences of childhood and education, enlisting in the Army Air Forces, training as an aviation cadet and service at various stateside bases, fighting in the Pacific theater, having a postwar career in minor league baseball, returning to service during the Korean conflict, and having a career as a pilot for American Airlines.
Date: May 14, 2005
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Berg, Alvin O., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 27, 2005 (open access)

Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Yoakum, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 38, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 15, 2005 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 107, No. 38, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 15, 2005

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 15, 2005
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Margaret Ringenberg, July 8, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Margaret Ringenberg, July 8, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Margaret Ringenberg. Ringenberg possessed a private pilot’s license and became a ferry pilot with the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) in March, 1943. Once she joined, she went to training at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. With training completed, Ringenberg was stationed in Delaware. From there, she would travel to factories and fly planes to various fields. She flew single and multi-engine planes during the war. When the WASPs were disbanded in late 1944, Ringenberg went back home. She continued to fly for the remainder of her life logging over 40,000 hours.
Date: July 8, 2005
Creator: Ringenberg, Margaret
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 169, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2005 (open access)

The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 169, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 17, 2005

Weekly student newspaper from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 17, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping of a four-page spread on plans for a WASP memorial celebration, including a schedule of events, list of participants, profiles on notable WASP members, and a small illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sachse News (Sachse, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 28, 2005 (open access)

The Sachse News (Sachse, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 28, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Sachse, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 28, 2005
Creator: Fisher, Donnita Nesbit
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Leonard Graphic (Leonard, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 2005 (open access)

The Leonard Graphic (Leonard, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Leonard, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 26, 2005
Creator: Russell, Bethany
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
108th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1588 An Act (open access)

108th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1588 An Act

108th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1588 An Act
Date: September 12, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 92, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 11, 2005 (open access)

Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 92, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 2005
Creator: Brown, Gloria
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Department of the Navy - Memorandum for the Record - Infrastructure Analysis Team Meeting 14 August 2004 Meeting with Kitsap County (WASH) Representatives (open access)

Department of the Navy - Memorandum for the Record - Infrastructure Analysis Team Meeting 14 August 2004 Meeting with Kitsap County (WASH) Representatives

Mr. Wayne Arny, ASN (I&E) met with 6 Kitsap County representatives at the Pentagon in the CNO Conference Room at the Pentagon at 1000 on 14 Aug 2004. Enclosure (1) contains the names and titles of these representatives. Additionally, Mr. Andrew Hunter, MLA advisor to Congressman Dicks' office was present. The following naval personnel were also present: Robert Uhrich and CDR David Sienicki, CEC, USN (ASN (I&E)); Mr. David Lacroix and CDR Robert E. Vincent 11, JAGC, USN (DASN (IS&A); and, LCDR Heidi Fleming, USN, and Lisa St Andre (Navy OLA) w/ attachments
Date: August 29, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 166, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 2005 (open access)

Perry Daily Journal (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 112, No. 166, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Daily newspaper from Perry, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 24, 2005
Creator: Brown, Gloria
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Boerne Star & Hill Country Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 55, Ed. 1 Friday, August 5, 2005 (open access)

Boerne Star & Hill Country Recorder (Boerne, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 55, Ed. 1 Friday, August 5, 2005

Semiweekly newspaper from Boerne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 5, 2005
Creator: Cartwright, Brian
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Fred E. Lincoln, November 11, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Fred E. Lincoln, November 11, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Fred Lincoln. Lincoln joined the Army Air Forces in February of 1941. He was assigned to the 82nd Bomb Squadron, 12th Bomb Group. He completed training in military correspondence and typing, and served as the Operations Officer for his squadron. In December, they were transferred to Sacramento, California to assist with war games aboard B-18 bombers. In the spring of 1942, they were transferred to Esler Field in Louisiana. During a physical at Camp Livingston Hospital, Lincoln learned he had a pilonidal cyst. After multiple surgeries on the cyst, he did not return to his squadron until 1944. He was assigned to Santa Ana Army Air Base, and completed Flexible Gunnery School, graduating in February of 1945, he served as a bombardier aboard B-29s with the 19th Bombardment Group. They were transferred to Biggs Air Force Base in El Paso, Texas, and went to pick up a new B-29 in Seattle, but the war ended. Lincoln continued his service and retired in 1964.
Date: November 11, 2005
Creator: Lincoln, Fred E
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 15, 2005 (open access)

Hondo Anvil Herald (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 119, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 15, 2005

Weekly newspaper from Hondo, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 15, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 60, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 (open access)

Today Cedar Hill (Duncanville, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 60, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005

Weekly newspaper published in Duncanville, Texas that includes local Cedar Hill, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 9, 2005
Creator: Gooch, Robin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 212, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 7, 2005 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 212, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 7, 2005

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 7, 2005
Creator: Cash, Wanda Garner
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History