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Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[E.S.Levy Building]
Photograph of the E.S.Levy Building in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
June 1, 2002
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balinese Room]
Photograph of the Balinese Room in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1996
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Crockett]
Photograph of the Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Crockett]
Photograph of the Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Crockett]
Photograph of the Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Crockett]
Photograph of the Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Crockett]
Photograph of the Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Old Red]
Photograph of the Old Red (located at 914-916 Ave B) in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1992
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sealy Hutchings House]
Photograph of the Sealy Hutchings House (located at 28005 Ave O) in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
December 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Moore House]
Photograph of the Moore House in Texas City, Texas.
Date:
October 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Casa Mare]
Photograph of the Casa Mare in Casa Mare, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History