Oral History Interview with Vernon Fuller, July 3, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Vernon Fuller, July 3, 1974

Interview with Navy veteran Vernon Fuller. The interview includes Fuller's personal experiences while aboard the repair ship USS Argonne during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: July 3, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Fuller, Vernon
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with R. E. Hoffman, May 9, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with R. E. Hoffman, May 9, 1974

Interview with R. E. Hoffman regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941.
Date: May 9, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hoffman, Robert E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Randolph Lockwood, August 24, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Randolph Lockwood, August 24, 1974

Interview with Randolph S. Lockwood regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941. It also contains a list of corrections made to the interview for content regarding phrases that were initially mis-typed.
Date: August 24, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Lockwood, Randolph S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Phillip Willis, February 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Phillip Willis, February 18, 1974

Interview with Phillip Willis, an Army Air Corps WWII veteran from Peeltown, Texas. Willis discusses his experiences at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, including: his upbringing; joining the Army Air Corps; pilot training; assignment to Bellows Field on Oahu with an O-47 squadron and their activities there; perceptions of the Japanese and expectations about a potential conflict; the Japanese air attack on Bellows; and following preparations for an invasion.
Date: February 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Willis, Phillip
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Lawrence Brown, March 13, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lawrence Brown, March 13, 1974

Interview with Lawrence Brown, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Decatur, Texas. Brown was a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery Regiment (the "Lost Battalion"): he recounts working during the Depression; mobilization; deployment to the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane after December 7th, 1941; arrival at Sangosari, Java; the Japanese invasion and American surrender; experiences in internment at Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, several work camps on the Burma "Death" Railway, and Saigon; and liberation.
Date: March 13, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Brown, Lawrence
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James F. O'Connor, August 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James F. O'Connor, August 18, 1974

Interview with James F. O'Connor, a Navy WWII veteran from New Albany, Indiana, who was present aboard the USS San Francisco during the attack on Pearl Harbor. O'Connor discusses joining the Navy, assignment to the San Francisco, work on the ship, crew organization, undergoing maintenance in Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack, the day before, the bombing, and the following night.
Date: August 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & O'Connor, James F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Alf Brown Jr., March 26, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alf Brown Jr., March 26, 1974

Transcript of an interview with Alf Brown Jr., an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: March 24, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Brown, Alf, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with G. C. Mitchell, April 6, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with G. C. Mitchell, April 6, 1974

Interview with G. C. Mitchell, a realtor and a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the cruiser USS Phoenix during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: April 6, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Mitchell, G. C., 1919-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Charles A. Cates, March 14, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Charles A. Cates, March 14, 1974

Interview with Charles A. Cates, a businessman, U.S. Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Cates talks about the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1943-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 14, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cates, Charles A., 1908-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974

Interview with George Burns, a postal worker, farmer, U.S. Army WWII veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion," about his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Burns talks about the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 12, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Burns, George, 1917-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with W. L. Starnes, April 2, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with W. L. Starnes, April 2, 1974

Interview with W. L. Starnes, a businessman, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Starnes talks about the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Saigon and Da Lat, French Indo-China (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: April 2, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Starnes, W. L., 1919-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jack Randall, April 13, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jack Randall, April 13, 1974

Interview with Jack Randall, watchmaker and U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the destroyer USS Blue during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: April 13, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Randall, Jack, 1922-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jim C. Bowery, April 29, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jim C. Bowery, April 29, 1974

Interview with Jim C. Bowery, U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the cruiser USS New Orleans during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: April 29, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bowery, Jim C., 1922-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with J. V. Hammond, April 27, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. V. Hammond, April 27, 1974

Interview with J. V. Hammond, a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the repair ship USS Medusa during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: April 27, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hammond, J. V., 1914-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Carl Hatcher, May 19, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Carl Hatcher, May 19, 1974

Interview with Carl Hatcher, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences at Ford Island Naval Air Station with the Assembly and Repair Department during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 19, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hatcher, Carl, 1921-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frank W. Schmidt, May 17, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frank W. Schmidt, May 17, 1974

Interview with Frank W. Schmidt, U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran, concerning his experiences with F Company, 3rd Defense Battalion, at the Marine Barracks between Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 17, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Schmidt, Frank W., 1918-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Horace Chumley, April 3, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Horace Chumley, April 3, 1974

Interview with Horace Chumley, retired law enforcement officer, U.S. Army WWII veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and member of the “Lost Battalion.” Chumley discusses his experiences while being held as a prisoner-of-war by the Japanese during World War II. Fall of Java and capture; Bicycle Camp, Batavia, 1942-45; liberation.
Date: April 3, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Chumley, Horace, 1916-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph P. Hanley, May 17, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph P. Hanley, May 17, 1974

Interview with Joseph P. Hanley, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the repair ship USS Rigel during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 17, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hanley, Joseph P., 1900-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George J. Deckard, May 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George J. Deckard, May 18, 1974

Interview with George J. Deckard, U.S. Army WWII veteran, concerning his experiences at Schofield Barracks with the 11th Signal Company during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Deckard, George J., 1919-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Everett Johnson, May 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Everett Johnson, May 18, 1974

Interview with Everett Johnson, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the cruiser USS San Francisco during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Johnson, Everett, 1921-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Emil Matula, May 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Emil Matula, May 18, 1974

Interview with Emil Matula, U.S. Army WWII veteran, concerning his background and experiences at the Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Matula, Emil, 1918-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George M. Hemingway, May 18, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George M. Hemingway, May 18, 1974

Interview with George M. Hemingway, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences at Ford Island Naval Air Station with the beaching crew during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 18, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hemingway, George M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Glenewinkel, May 19, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Glenewinkel, May 19, 1974

Interview with John Glenewinkel, U.S. Navy WWII veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the repair ship USS Dobbin during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 19, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Glenewinkel, John
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John J. Dubroff, May 19, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John J. Dubroff, May 19, 1974

Interview with John J. Dubroff, U.S. Army WWII veteran, about his experiences at Schofield Barracks with the 11th Signal Company during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 19, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Dubroff, John J.
System: The UNT Digital Library