Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped tr…
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Date:
March 14, 2003
Duration:
48 minutes 37 seconds
Creator:
Alviar, Abelino
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation