Transcription of a phone interview with L. B. Blackmon of Corpus Christi, Texas, a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown talks about his time in the Marines as well as life growing up during the Great Depression and other biographical information. He recalls memories of surviving Pearl Harbor, guard duty around naval storage in Hawaii, and the Horse Marines.

Interview with L. B. Blackmon, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He discusses boot camp in San Diego, his assignment to Pearl Harbor, and his experiences during the attack. He later trained cadets in Corpus Christi.

Interview with Paul Jackson, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He discusses his time in boot camp at Camp Pendleton and his combat experiences in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, work she has been doing, and helping Lorraine set up a bassinet for a baby due in December. She also provides updates on various people who are serving.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "Mr. Winkle Goes to War," receiving Christmas well wishes from Jessamon, and his wish to be at home with Catherine.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the weather, his squadron working on the puzzle she sent, the mail service, looking forward to receiving his Christmas packages, and being made a sergeant.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the contents of the letters he received, including his excitement over the birthday present Catherine will mail him, his sorrow over Lorraine, Catherine's coworker, leaving, and his enjoyment of his letter from Tommy.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing flying for the first time since starting gunnery school, enjoying the shooting he is doing, and apologizing for the stationery he is writing on.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing injuring his finger during a game of softball, getting overly drunk the night before, and the mail service.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing missing the movie that is showing, playing several games of golf during his leave, and having completed 23 missions.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from homes, including spending the weekend with Mother, seeing friends, the death of Martha's youngest sister, named Jimmy, and Freddie Scheske's wife's pregnancy.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a letter she received from Williams' wife, a package she sent him, a trip to Gonzales with Evelyn, and a lunch with Nell.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, plans to wash the curtain, and enjoying a few beers with Lorraine.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including idleness at work, supper with Mrs. Graham, and Martha undergoing an operation.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including staying up late drinking beer with friends, plans to throw a party, and reports in the newspaper of a bombing in which a Liberator was lost.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr. returning home, Corrine Philly throwing a party, and busyness at work.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, Lorraine mailing her some blouses, and Mrs. Bronson receiving a letter from Roy, who is a prisoner of the Germans.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Scheffel. Scheffel grew up in Oklahoma and enlisted in the Army ROTC in 1940. He was called up in 1941 after Pearl Harbor. He was allowed to finish out his senior year of college and was married in March 1942. He embarked on the Queen Elizabeth from New Jersey in September 1942. As leader of 200 men, he landed in Scotland and drove with them to Whittington Barracks where they joined with the British 51st Highlanders. He lists the three main survival lessons he learned from the seasoned English soldiers: having a batman to back you up, digging a two-man foxhole, and waiting for the ""crack and thump."" Scheffel how the ""crack and thump"" lesson would later save his life when he was seriously wounded when attacking the Siegfried Line. From England he went to Algeria with the British troops on the Scythia. The ship is torpedoed off the coast limps into Algiers. Scheffel made the decision to leave the British Highlanders and join up with American 9th Division in February 1943. The division went into Tunisia. Then he was sent to spend another month with the …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Alan Pilot. Pilot joined the Army in January 1943 and received basic training at Camp Howze. He received further training in Louisiana for the European Theater and then in California for the Pacific Theater. In January he left for Camp Old Gold at La Havre, where he served as a combat medic, supporting Companies E, G, and H of the 343rd Infantry, 86th Division. His unit relieved the 8th Division and fought in Cologne, where he was stationed at the top of the cathedral while it was being shelled. In the Ruhr Pocket a defective shell landed 10 feet away from him. He recalls seeing 100,000 Germans surrender there. He describes the Bavarian people as friendly as he passed through Austria on VE Day. He was then sent to the Pacific as part of Operation Coronet. VJ Day came while he was still crossing the Pacific. He spent the last five months of his service in the Philippines at a quiet outpost while the rest of his unit prepared the Philippines for independence. Pilot returned home and was discharged in January 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Alan Pilot. Pilot joined the Army in January 1943 and received basic training at Camp Howze. He received further training in Louisiana for the European Theater and then in California for the Pacific Theater. In January he left for Camp Old Gold at La Havre, where he served as a combat medic, supporting Companies E, G, and H of the 343rd Infantry, 86th Division. His unit relieved the 8th Division and fought in Cologne, where he was stationed at the top of the cathedral while it was being shelled. In the Ruhr Pocket a defective shell landed 10 feet away from him. He recalls seeing 100,000 Germans surrender there. He describes the Bavarian people as friendly as he passed through Austria on VE Day. He was then sent to the Pacific as part of Operation Coronet. VJ Day came while he was still crossing the Pacific. He spent the last five months of his service in the Philippines at a quiet outpost while the rest of his unit prepared the Philippines for independence. Pilot returned home and was discharged in January 1946.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora.