141 Matching Results

Search Results

Oral History Interview with David Ellis, September 21, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with David Ellis. Ellis was born on 8 March 1918 in Big Spring, Texas and enlisted in the Army in 1936. He went to Officer Candidate School, where he was trained in intelligence. His first duty station was in Hawaii, where he was assigned to the Navy’s Central Pacific Command by mistake. Next he was sent to Okinawa as a platoon leader in the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On Okinawa, Ellis was wounded and evacuate… more

Date: September 21, 2001

Creator: Ellis, David

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Philip Cochran, October 21, 1975

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Philip Cochran. Cochran joined the Army Air Corps in 1936 as an aviation cadet. He flew fighters off the British aircraft carrier HMS Archer (D78) against targets in North Africa. Later in the war, he was transferred to Burma to help plan the air portion of the invasion with the First Air Commando Task Force. He was back in Europe making similar plans when the war ended.

Date: October 21, 1975

Creator: Cochran, Philip G

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with J. L. Summers, August 21, 1995

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with J.L. Summers. While attending college, Summers entered the Army in November, 1940 when his unit, the headquarters battery in the 131st Field Artillery, was mobilized. Prior to that, Summers had been in the National Guard. En route to the Philippines, Summers' unit was redirected to Australia after the Japanese attack. From there, they went to Java. In March, 1942, Summers became a prisoner of war and wound up at Bicycle Camp… more

Date: August 21, 1995

Creator: Summers, J. L.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles E. Loeschorn, August 21, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles E. Loeschorn. In 1942, Loeschorn volunteered for the Marine Corps before he finished high school. He discusses training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Upon completion of training, Loeschorn was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, First Marine Division and shipped to New Zealand. In August, he was part of the initial landing force at Guadalcanal and recalls completing the construction of what … more

Date: August 21, 2012

Creator: Loeschorn, Charles E.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ellsworth Handy, December 21, 2009

Transcript of an oral interview with Ellsworth Handy. Born in 1914, he entered the Army in August, 1940. He was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Headquarters, 29th Quartermaster Regiment. In early 1942 he was sent to the Pacific Theater. He describes being transported from San Francisco, California to Australia aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth. He was responsible for running convoys of trucks in remote areas of the country. As Plans and Recreation Officer in Brisbane, he arranged entertainment in a lo… more

Date: December 21, 2009

Creator: Handy, Ellsworth

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ralph H. Ketcham, April 21, 2010

Transcript of an oral interview with Ralph H. Ketcham. Born in 1923, he joined the Marine Corps in September, 1942. He describes boot camp in San Diego, California. He was assigned to the 3rd Division, 19th Marine Regiment, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion. He describes conditions aboard the MS Bloemfontein en route to New Zealand. He was transported on the USS President Polk (AP-103) to Guadalcanal where he constructed roads and unloaded ammunition. He talks about the fire at the Hell’s Point Amm… more

Date: April 21, 2010

Creator: Ketcham, Ralph H.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Maurice Thoresen, May 21, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Maurice Thoresen. Thoresen joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. He joined the Coast Guard around late 1939, working shore duty. In the summer of 1941 Thoresen went aboard the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), serving in the ship’s radio shack. In July they traveled to Honolulu, where they were stationed when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in December. After 7 December and into 1942, the Taney conducted many depth charge atta… more

Date: May 21, 2010

Creator: Thoresen, Maurice

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clyde Dahlin, April 21, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Dahlin. Dahlin was drafted into the Army in 1943. He was sent to the Pacific and joined the 25th Infantry Division as a replacement rifleman. Dahlin discusses the combat conditions that he faced in Northern Luzon. He tells of an incident where he helped evacuate a wounded soldier and hiding in fox holes from enemy fire. Dahlin was removed from the frontlines toward the end of the war because he was only 18. He became a… more

Date: April 21, 2011

Creator: Dahlin, Clyde

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Sayles, June 21, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Sayles. Sayles joined the Navy in March 1944 and received basic training at Camp Farragut. Upon completion, he was shipped to Midway and assigned to the USS Pompon (SS-267), nicknamed “The Peaceful P” because it never found any targets. Sayles enjoyed rest camp on Guam. As punishment for using the officers’ pool, he patrolled Truk for four of the hottest weeks of summer, with no air conditioning and while short on rati… more

Date: June 21, 2011

Creator: Sayles, James

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Hubert Richter, May 21, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Hubert Richter. Richter joined the Army in February of 1943. He served with the 6th Infantry Division. Richter worked in the meteorology section as a forward observer for the artillery, identifying targets with the front-line infantry. He participated in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns.

Date: May 21, 2012

Creator: Richter, Hubert

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with J. C. Brownwell, May 21, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with J C Brownwell. Brownwell joined the Navy in January of 1943. He served aboard the USS Tennessee (BB-43) beginning in the spring of 1943, and he provides description of the ship and life on board. He worked as an Electrician’s Mate. Some of the places they traveled include Tarawa, Kwajalein, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Peleliu and Saipan. He provides information on their firing engagements at Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Pelel… more

Date: May 21, 2013

Creator: Brownwell, J. C.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with George Mehling, August 21, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Mehling. Mehling joined the Army Air Forces in December, 1942 and trained in Miami Beach before going to radio communication school. Mehling was assigned to the 440th Troop Carrier Squadron and trained with airborne units in North Carolina in 1943. He served as a radio operator aboard C-47s. He went overseas in March 1944. He made the trip over Normandy on D-Day and made several flights in the following day delivering… more

Date: August 21, 2013

Creator: Mehling, George

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Jennings, October 21, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Jennings. Jennings joined the Navy in September 1942 as an aviation cadet. In March 1944, he earned his wings and a commission in the Marine Corps. He volunteered for a night fighter unit so he could go overseas. He first went to Peleliu before going to Okinawa and joining VMF(N)-542 in July. Jennings went home in March, 1946 and was recalled for the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan briefly before returning to t… more

Date: October 21, 2014

Creator: Jennings, William

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Colin Furr, March 21, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Colin Furr. Furr was born in Hunt, Texas in 1925. He tells of living conditions and schooling during his early years. Upon graduating from high school in 1942, he joined the Army and received basic training at Camp Kohler, California. He trained as a truck driver and was sent to Hollandia and assigned to the 52nd Signal Battalion, Company C. He was later assigned as a truck driver working with a unit constructing rhombic rad… more

Date: March 21, 2014

Creator: Furr, Colin

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Sidney Lanier, March 21, 2013

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Sidney Lanier. Lanier recalls growing up and working during the Depression. He entered the Navy in March, 1943 and trained in San Diego. With training complete, Lanier reported to PC-1230 at New Orleans. They travelled to New Caledonia and stayed on station there for about a year before heading to Peleliu. At Peleliu, Lanier was assigned to the USS ATR-33 but travelled considerably before reaching his new ship in New Caledon… more

Date: March 21, 2013

Creator: Lanier, Sidney

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Houston Lowe, October 21, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Houston Lowe. Lowe finished high school and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked in Texas and California before joing the Army Air Corps. He had basic training in the Philippines prior to the Japanese invasion. Lowe was captured on Corregidor and made a prisoner of war. He soon went to Cabanatuan. Lowe recalls several instances of his POW experience in the Philippines. He rode a hell ship to Japan, the Noto Maru, and… more

Date: October 21, 2017

Creator: Lowe, Houston

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Martin Gonzales, November 21, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Martin Gonzales. Gonzales worked in an aircraft engine plant until he was drafted into the Army in 1943. He joined the 1st Cavalry Division in Australia and took part in the landings at the Admiralty Islands. Gonzales describes becoming a BAR man after the gunner was critically wounded. His unit was then sent to the Philippines and fought on Leyte and Luzon. Gonzales describes the living conditions and details fighting in Ma… more

Date: November 21, 2011

Creator: Gonzales, Martin

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William McConnaughy, June 21, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William James McConnaughy. McConnaughy was born 8 February 1920, and joined the Army Air Corps around 1940. He was working on guard duty at Randolph Field in Texas when the war started. By late 1942, he was serving as Supply Sergeant with the 817th Bombardier Training Squadron at Big Spring Army Air Field in West Texas. In 1945, after the war ended, McConnaughy was transferred to Portland, Oregon, and then served as a Room Orderl… more

Date: June 21, 2015

Creator: McConnaughy, William

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Fred Heyer, September 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Heyer. Heyer joined the Navy in March 1945. He went to Great Lakes in Chicago for boot camp. He provides detail of his boot camp experience. From there he went to the U.S. Navy Receiving Station in Seattle where he received and dispatched Army personnel. He then served aboard the USS Clamour (AM-160) beginning October 1945. They were working to put the ship out of commission. His work aboard the ship was clerical, offic… more

Date: September 21, 2016

Creator: Heyer, Fred

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Dorothy Martens, October 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dorothy Martens. Martens graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1944. She entered the Army Nurse Corps in December. She completed basic training at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. From there she moved to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for orientation, where she taught the other nurses about the workings of a B-29. She was in the 309th General Hospital Unit. In May of 1945 their u… more

Date: October 21, 2016

Creator: Martens, Dorothy

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Louis Janosek, March 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Louis Janosek. Janosek joined the Army Air Forces in March of 1943. He completed training in radio navigation and served as an Air Transport Command C-46 Flight Officer. They traveled to Liberia, West Africa, Ascension Island and China, Tunisia, Egypt, Bagdad, transporting supplies, food and equipment. He shares his experience flying over the Hump, the Himalaya Mountains. He received his discharge in 1946. In 1947, he renewed his… more

Date: March 21, 2016

Creator: Janosek, Louis

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Louis Wolfort, April 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Louis Wolfort. Wolfort was drafted into the Army in January of 1941. He completed Officer Candidate School at Fort Knox, Kentucky in July of 1942. He was then sent to Camp Funston, Kansas to start the 9th Armored Division. He was a light tank instructor at Camp Funston, then went back to Fort Knox, and provides detail of the equipment he used in training. From there he was sent to the West Coast and shipped out as a replacem… more

Date: April 21, 2016

Creator: Wolfort, Louis

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John E. Montgomery, April 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John E Montgomery. Montgomery joined the Army in February 1943. He studied navigation and mathematics at Clarion State Teachers College, Pennsylvania, then graduated from flying school in Douglas, Georgia in May of 1944. He transferred to Sarasota, Florida in September and completed P-51 gunnery school. In early 1945, Montgomery was deployed to Hawaii to join the 20th Air Force. Beginning in April, he traveled to Iwo Jima, Guam, … more

Date: April 21, 2016

Creator: Montgomery, John E

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Stuart MacDonald, June 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Stuart MacDonald. MacDonald joined the Marine Corps and was called to active duty right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. After basic training, he was assigned to the headquarters battery in the 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He went to Guadalcanal with the First MARDIV and served in the fire direction center before catching malaria. After recovering, MacDonald was assigned to the Third MARDIV as a forward observer at Bougain… more

Date: June 21, 2016

Creator: MacDonald, Stuart

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

1
2
3
4
5
6
»

Currently Limited To

Clear All Filters

Available Filters

Share