Oral History Interview with Warren Elder, November 2, 2000 transcript

Oral History Interview with Warren Elder, November 2, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Warren Elder. Elder joined the Army Air Forces in February of 1941. In March, he deployed to the Philippines, and was stationed at Clark Field. After the attack on the Philippines, Elder served as a gunner in defending Bataan and Corregidor, surrendering to the Japanese in May of 1942. He was captured and held a prisoner of war at Bilibid Prison and Cabanatuan Camp, until liberated in early 1945. He returned to the US, and continued his service until retirement in 1961.
Date: November 2, 2000
Creator: Elder, Warren
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Warren Elder, November 2, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Warren Elder, November 2, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Warren Elder. Elder joined the Army Air Forces in February of 1941. In March, he deployed to the Philippines, and was stationed at Clark Field. After the attack on the Philippines, Elder served as a gunner in defending Bataan and Corregidor, surrendering to the Japanese in May of 1942. He was captured and held a prisoner of war at Bilibid Prison and Cabanatuan Camp, until liberated in early 1945. He returned to the US, and continued his service until retirement in 1961.
Date: November 2, 2000
Creator: Elder, Warren
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History