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Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004

Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders, a pilot during World War II. He discusses joining the Army Air Corps, becoming an airplane mechanic, and going to flight school for pilot training. He was stationed in India and flew supplies into China over the Himalayas (known by pilots as "the Hump"). In China, he traded items such as jewelry or opium for information on Japanese troop placements in Burma. He also discusses his meetings with native Burmese and talks about later experiences he had after the war and during the Vietnam War.
Date: October 8, 2004
Creator: Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Valentin R. Ybarra, April 29, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Valentin R. Ybarra, April 29, 2004

Interview with Valentin R. Ybarra regarding his experiences during World War II. He discusses his wartime experiences in Peleliu and Okinawa as well as occupation duty in Japan and China. He also had an assignment in Spain. He remembers the Cuban Missile Crisis, the revolt in the Dominican Republic, and his service in Vietnam.
Date: April 29, 2004
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Ybarra, Valentin R.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, March 29, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, March 29, 2003

Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Olivares dropped out of high school and decided to join the U. S. Navy after hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor. He took his 16-week basic training course at Great Lakes in Illinois where he learned how to fire various guns and recognize aircraft. After basic training, he was assigned to Algiers, Louisiana where he learned how to weld. Aboard the USS Bordelon (DD-881), he served as a Ship Fitter in the damage control department. After WWII, he remained in the reserves and was called up for duty in Korea. He served aboard the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86). After Korea, he worked as a civilian for the Army Corps of Engineers as an oiler on a dredge. He then served in the Merchant Marines, hauling refined petroleum products from South America to North America. He also discusses going to French Indochina (Vietnam) and traveling up the Saigon River in a merchant vessel.
Date: March 29, 2003
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Olivares, Hazael R.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007 transcript

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, living conditions and undergoing his own appendectomy aboard the Apollo. In early 1945 he was assigned for 1 year to serve at a submarine base in St. Thomas. He then served as hospital corpsman on the USS Clamagore (SS-343). Keeton also worked on sonar watch, radar watch and as a cook during his time in the Navy. He spent a total of 30 years in the Navy, retiring in February of 1972.
Date: August 30, 2007
Creator: Keeton, Afton
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Burton Alvin Fowler, Jr., May 8, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Burton Alvin Fowler, Jr., May 8, 2002

Interview with Burton Alvin Fowler, Jr., a Sergeant in the united States Army during the Vietnam War. Fowler answers questions and elaborates about his experiences during training prior to being sent to Vietnam as well as memories he has of fighting the war and the opinions he brought back with him.
Date: May 8, 2002
Creator: Espinoza, Joni & Fowler, Burton Alvin, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with E. H. Hartleib, April 9, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with E. H. Hartleib, April 9, 2003

Interview with E. H. Hartleib, a gunner's mate technician who served on the USS Bonhomme Richard during the Vietnam War. Hartleib answers questions regarding his time in the service, including his clearance to work with nuclear weapons. He also elaborates on his training, his duties in the military, what he thought of the war, etc.
Date: April 9, 2003
Creator: Ferguson, Kirby & Hartleib, E. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, November 6, 2003

Interview with Jerry L. Campbell, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from Houston, Texas. Campbell describes his experiences in the war as a Chinook helicopter mechanic and the time his helicopter was shot down.
Date: November 6, 2003
Creator: Campbell, Justin & Campbell, Jerry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, December 3, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, December 3, 2001

Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Vietnam War from Baytown, Texas. Chapa describes his time in boot camp, what he experienced while in combat, and his opinions on war in general.
Date: December 3, 2001
Creator: Ibarra-Chapa, Belinda & Chapa, Leopoldo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004

Interview with James H. Gilbert, a member of the 1st Airborne Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Gilbert gives lengthy answers and descriptions concerning his time in Vietnam, action he saw, weaponry, etc. Gilbert also shares some memorable stories, and his feelings towards the war as it was happening and in hindsight.
Date: February 4, 2004
Creator: Gilbert, Matthew & Gilbert, James H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph Neal Luther, November 11, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joseph Neal Luther, November 11, 2015

Interview with Joseph Neal Luther, a retired professor from Kerrville, Texas. He recalls his time as an Air Rescue Medic in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, as well as his time as a professor at a few different universities, some of which were in foreign countries.
Date: November 11, 2015
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Luther, Joseph Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Sam Adams and Al Bishop, November 15, 2018 transcript

Oral History Interview with Sam Adams and Al Bishop, November 15, 2018

Interview with cousins Sam Adams and Al Bishop who discuss growing up in Center Point, Sam's time serving the marines (including Vietnam), Al's teaching and coaching high school students before working in insurance, and their families.
Date: November 15, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty; Bishop, Charles Alfred & Adams, James Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wally Fowler, April 30, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Wally Fowler, April 30, 2003

Interview with Wally Fowler, a pilot in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, retired in 1978. Fowler begins by giving an overview of his career in the Air Force and what he is currently doing, as well as going into detail about his experiences and duties while in Vietnam.
Date: April 30, 2003
Creator: Keohan, Carrie & Fowler, Wally
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988

Interview with James Collins, a Vietnam War veteran originally from Galveston, Texas. Collins begins by telling of his experiences in Vietnam, and answering questions concerning aspects of his time overseas. Later in the interview he tells of his family history beginning as captured slaves in Kenya and their servitude in Georgia ultimately ending up in Louisiana after their freedom was granted.
Date: December 1, 1988
Creator: Mayo, Martha & Collins, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard Craig Warren, April 26, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Richard Craig Warren, April 26, 2002

Interview with Richard Craig Warren, a paratrooper/weapons specialist in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He describes his time in the service, some of his most dangerous missions, and adjusting to life coming home as a disabled vet.
Date: April 26, 2002
Creator: Meschede, Robert & Warren, Richard Craig
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Donald Davis Kaiser, July 16, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Donald Davis Kaiser, July 16, 2005

Interview with Donald Davis Kaiser, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, originally from Yoakum, Texas. Kaiser answers many questions regarding his training in the United States, to which he recalls that basic training was very difficult and miserable. The interview goes on to discuss his time while overseas in Vietnam including combat during the Tet Offensive in early 1968.
Date: July 18, 2005
Creator: Moore, Terry & Kaiser, Donald Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bernard Kubica, April 13, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Bernard Kubica, April 13, 2001

Interview with Bernard Kubica, a crew chief in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He answers questions about his life prior to military service and his experiences overseas.
Date: April 13, 2001
Creator: Tiebasco, Miguel & Kubica, Bernard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John David Burgess, April 28, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with John David Burgess, April 28, 2002

Interview with John David Burgess, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief with the 196th Infantry Brigade from Baytown, Texas. Burgess describes his experiences during the war and what a typical day was like while in Vietnam. He also speaks about an incident where the plane he was flying was shot down by enemy fire.
Date: April 28, 2002
Creator: Eakin, Elizabeth & Burgess, John David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Larry Clemmons, April 23, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Larry Clemmons, April 23, 2004

Interview with Kenneth Larry Clemmons, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War from Houston, Texas. Clemmons describes his time in basic training and experiences in Vietnam, including seeing Bob Hope and how he was treated upon returning to the United States.
Date: April 23, 2004
Creator: Nawaz, Muhammad & Clemmons, Kenneth Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lewis R. Guthrie, July 5, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Lewis R. Guthrie, July 5, 2002

Interview with Sergeant Major Lewis R. Guthrie, a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and actions in Somalia. Guthrie answers questions and expands on his many experiences during the wars he fought in, where he trained, the supplies and rations they were given, and the combat that he saw.
Date: July 5, 2002
Creator: Miller, Fawn & Guthrie, Lewis R.
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.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History