Oral History Interview with W. R. Barker, April 25, 2001
Description:
Interview with W. R. Barker, a veteran who served as a combat engineer with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. It includes a conversation with Barker as he talks freely about his time in basic training at Camp Cook, when Bob Hope visited jungle training in Hawaii, and interactions between U.S. soldiers and the native islanders. He also discusses the Marines mission on Pelilu Island and meeting his brother in the Philippines.
Date:
April 25, 2001
Duration:
1 hour 5 minutes 53 seconds
Creator:
Amador, Yacel & Barker, W. R.
Partner:
Lee College