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Oral History Interview with George Theis, October 25, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Theis. Theis joined the Army Air Forces in 1942 and was placed in the reserves. While waiting to be called, he joined the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP). He graduated from advanced glider flight training in Lubbock, Texas on 15 September 1944. Theis served as a glider pilot with the 98th Troop Carrier Squadron, 440th Troop Carrier Group. They were shipped to England, and participated in re-supply missions during Operation VARSITY in March of 1945. After the war ended, he served in occupied Germany. Theis returned to the US in June of 1946 and received his discharge.
Date:
October 25, 2012
Creator:
Theis, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ensemble: 2012-09-25 – Choralfest! 2012
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UNT Choralfest! Concert presented at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date:
September 25, 2012
Creator:
University of North Texas. Concert Choir.
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The UNT Digital Library
Ensemble: 2012-10-25 – Symphonic Band
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UNT Symphonic Band Concert presented at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date:
October 25, 2012
Creator:
University of North Texas. Symphonic Band.
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The UNT Digital Library
Ensemble: 2012-04-25 – Symphony Orchestra and Grand Chorus
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Symphonic and choral concert performed at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall.
Date:
April 25, 2012
Creator:
University of North Texas. Symphony Orchestra.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Norman Wilmeth, October 25, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Norman Wilmeth. Wilmeth signed up for the Citizens’ Military Training Camp in 1937 and obtained his pilot’s license through the Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1940. He was called into active duty in 1942 and attended Officer Training School. He was transferred to the glider program and received CG-4A training in Lubbock. Upon completion, he joined the 91st Troop Carrier Squadron, 439th Troop Carrier Group. Wilmeth transported troops to the Normandy invasion in a Horsa glider and then returned to England. For his next mission, he brought a medical unit to the invasion of Southern France. He witnessed a beautiful candlelit parade in Casablanca on the day that Paris was liberated. In October he flew troops and heavy equipment to Holland amidst antiaircraft fire, relying on Dutch families to hide him after landings. He was transferred to a special combat control team and participated in Operation Varsity, communicating with the battlefield from General Ridgway’s headquarters. After the war he accepted the surrender of German flight crews and arranged for the evacuation of wounded GIs. He returned home and joined the Texas National Guard, later becoming a nuclear weapons …
Date:
October 25, 2012
Creator:
Wilmeth, Norman
System:
The Portal to Texas History