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Oral History Interview with Gene Moody, April 1, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gene Moody, April 1, 2001

Interview with Gene Moody, a staff sergeant in charge of medical dispensary during the Korean War. He answers questions about his military service and his experiences abroad.
Date: April 1, 2001
Creator: Reitmeier, Sara & Moody, Gene
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001

Interview with James Spears, an ammunition worker on the home front during WWII. He describes the war as he saw it from the home front.
Date: April 5, 2001
Creator: Brosh, Kate & Spears, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with E. G. Warren, April 10, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with E. G. Warren, April 10, 2001

Interview with Warren, E.G., an electrician in the US Navy during WWII. He describes volunteering to join the military and life during his service.
Date: April 10, 2001
Creator: York, Ann Marie & Warren, E. G.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Brinton Cate, April 11, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Brinton Cate, April 11, 2001

Interview with Brinton Cate, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in World War II from Jackson, Michigan. Cate describes his time as a corporal with the military police and how he was on Iwo Jima when the atomic bomb was dropped, as well as seeing the aftermath at Nagasaki.
Date: April 11, 2001
Creator: Campbell, Justin L. & Cate, Brinton
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with J. O. Horn, April 11, 2001

Interview with Master Sergeant J. O. Horn, a veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. Horn answers questions and goes into great detail about his training and experience overseas including living conditions during his time on Saipan. Horn also discusses his like back home once he was discharged from the service after the war was over.
Date: April 11, 2001
Creator: York, Ann Marie & Horn, J. O.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Bounds, April 12, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with John Bounds, April 12, 2001

Interview with John Bounds, a U.S. Navy Seal veteran from McGregor, Texas who served in the Vietnam War. Bounds describes his time in boot camp in San Diego and experiences in Vietnam. He also shares his opinions on the war and the state of things at home in the United States.
Date: April 12, 2001
Creator: Tiebaso, Miguel & Bounds, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Charles Albright, April 13, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Charles Albright, April 13, 2001

Interview with Charles Albright, a U.S. veteran who served as part of the 69th Engineering Topographical Company during the Korean War. It includes a brief list of questions with Albright's answers about his impressions while serving.
Date: April 13, 2001
Creator: Guest, Michael & Albright, Charles
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gary Hightower, April 13, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gary Hightower, April 13, 2001

Interview with Gary Hightower, Signalman 1st Class Navy veteran of the Vietnam War originally from Baytown, Texas. Hightower answers specific questions concerning his time in Vietnam such as where he was stationed, what his job was, and if he had any scary combat moments; Hightower also explains his outlook on the war then, and in hindsight.
Date: April 13, 2001
Creator: Guest, Michael & Hightower, Gary
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001

Interview with Charley Cole, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War and was wounded in action. Cole describes his time with the 34th Regiment in Korea at length, with many details about various combat missions and the weapons utilized. He also speaks on his injuries, including being shot in the shoulder.
Date: April 14, 2001
Creator: Cole, Charley
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Arthur Oviedo, April 16, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Arthur Oviedo, April 16, 2001

Interview with Arthur Oviedo, a seaman in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He describes his time in the military and his experiences overseas.
Date: April 16, 2001
Creator: Flores, Jessica & Oviedo, Arthur
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Antonio Amador, April 25, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Antonio Amador, April 25, 2001

Interview with Antonio Amador, a veteran who was wounded in action as a sniper with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It includes a list of questions, which include a focus on Amador being shot and his experiences while serving and back at home.
Date: April 25, 2001
Creator: Amador, Y. & Amador, Antonio
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with W. R. Barker, April 25, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with W. R. Barker, April 25, 2001

Interview with W. R. Barker, a veteran who served as a combat engineer with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. It includes a conversation with Barker as he talks freely about his time in basic training at Camp Cook, when Bob Hope visited jungle training in Hawaii, and interactions between U.S. soldiers and the native islanders. He also discusses the Marines mission on Pelilu Island and meeting his brother in the Philippines.
Date: April 25, 2001
Creator: Amador, Yacel & Barker, W. R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, April 26, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, April 26, 2001

Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, a civilian worker in the US Maritime Commission. She answers questions about life on the home front during WWII.
Date: April 26, 2001
Creator: Chamblin, Marie & Lamb, Bobbie C.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gene Buehring, April 29, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gene Buehring, April 29, 2001

Interview with Gene Buehring, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Vietnam and was wounded in action. Buehring describes what every day life was like in the service and his experiences upon returning home. He also talks about meeting Bob Hope and the two times he was injured on duty.
Date: April 29, 2001
Creator: Reitmeier, Sara & Buehring, Gene
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with D. D. Curtis, April 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with D. D. Curtis, April 2004

Interview with D. D. Cutis, an petty officer in the US Navy during WWII. He answers questions about his time in the military.
Date: April 2002
Creator: Gace, Michael & Mitchell, Boyd H.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Tom Hildenbrand, Jr., April 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Tom Hildenbrand, Jr., April 2002

Interview with Sergeant Tom Hildenbrand, Jr., a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam War originally from Galveston, Texas. Sergeant Hildenbrand answers questions and elaborates on his service time such as his training and incidents that his unit encountered. He tells of all the bombs the enemy would make and his being a part of the Tet Offensive of 1969.
Date: April 2002
Creator: Garcia, Melinda & Hildenbrand, Tom, Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Herman Berges, April 4, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Herman Berges, April 4, 2002

Interview with Herman Berges, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served as a medic in World War II. Berges describes his time in basic training in Texas, service in Germany and France, and general feelings on war and life after. He also talks about receiving the Silver Star, the third highest medal in the Army, from General Anthony McAuliffe.
Date: April 4, 2002
Creator: Sheldon, Jessica & Berges, Herman E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Harold Aiken, April 9, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Harold Aiken, April 9, 2002

Interview with Harold Aiken, a veteran of the Korean War from Highlands, Texas. The interview includes a list of questions and Aiken's responses about his service in the U.S. Army (1946-1949) and impressions while stationed in Korea. While in the service, Aiken served as a truck mechanic for the 7th Division.
Date: April 9, 2002
Creator: Eakin, Elizabeth & Aiken, Harold G., Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with G. S. Gace, April 10, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with G. S. Gace, April 10, 2002

Interview with G. S. Gace, a private in the United States Army during the Korean War. Answers questions regarding his being drafted to go to Korea, the training he received in in California, his roles once he got overseas, and what life was like once he returned back to his hometown.
Date: April 10, 2002
Creator: Gace, Michael & Gace, G. S.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Gace, April 10, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with George Gace, April 10, 2002

Interview with George Gace, an member of the United States Army serving in post-World War II Germany. Gace describes his time at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas followed by his deployment to Germany where he spent most of his two years training.
Date: April 10, 2002
Creator: Gace, Michael & Gace, George
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002

Interview with Phillip Patton, an aircraft mechanic in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about life before the war, his experiences overseas, and returning home post-war.
Date: April 11, 2002
Creator: Elterman, Dora & Patton, Phillip
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with E. C. May, April 16, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with E. C. May, April 16, 2002

Interview with E. C. May, a navigator in the US Air Corps during WWII. He answers questions about his time in the military overseas and returning home.
Date: April 16, 2002
Creator: Coates, Evan & May, E. C.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert E. Davis, April 20, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Robert E. Davis, April 20, 2002

Interview with Robert E. Davis, a radio operator/communications specialist for the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. He answers questions about and describes life as a soldier in Vietnam.
Date: April 20, 2002
Creator: Smith, Tabitha & Davis, Robert E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Pat Hannan, April 22, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Pat Hannan, April 22, 2002

Interview with Pat Hannan, a paratrooper in the US Army during WWII. He answers questions about his experience in the military and his time overseas.
Date: April 22, 2002
Creator: Meschede, Robert & Hannan, Pat
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History