Oral History Interview with Thomas Handran-Smith, June 1, 1974 transcript

Oral History Interview with Thomas Handran-Smith, June 1, 1974

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue of Thomas Handran-Smith. Smith served with the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, Australia Imperial Forces. They participated in the Battle of Buna in New Guinea. He provides details of the living and fighting conditions through his time at Buna. He also comments on his American allies in the 32nd Infantry Division.
Date: June 1, 1974
Creator: Handran-Smith, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with David Jones, January 8, 1974 transcript

Oral History Interview with David Jones, January 8, 1974

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Major General David M. Jones. Jones participated in the Doolittle Raid. He describes the take-off procedures from the USS Hornet (CV-8). He piloted plane number five and recalls clearly seeing a Japanese G4M (Betty) bomber pass by his aircraft an hour after being launched. Jones dropped incendiary bombs over Tokyo and encountering anti-aircraft fire. He explains how the crew bailed out over China and mentions the joyous receptions given to crew members by the people of China.
Date: January 8, 1974
Creator: Jones, David M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Iris Zwanenberg, March 23, 1974 transcript

Oral History Interview with Iris Zwanenberg, March 23, 1974

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Iris Zwanenberg. Zwanenberg was born to German parents in the Netherlands East-Indies. She was a young girl when the Japanese invaded. Her family was separated and sent to live in camps while their home was occupied by Japanese troops. While they once lived comfortably, they were suddenly faced with extreme food scarcity, living on rice alone. After the war, she immigrated to Europe, where living conditions were better but still harsh. Ultimately, she settled in Quebec and lived a full life, but the experience scarred her family permanently.
Date: March 23, 1974
Creator: Zwanenberg, Iris
System: The Portal to Texas History