82 Matching Results

Search Results

Advanced search parameters have been applied.

in subjects: "World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Belgium"

transcript

Oral History Interview with Stanley Bournias

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Stanley Bournias. Bournias joined the Army in July 1941 and received basic training at Fort Sam Houston. He was then sent to Fort Leonard Wood with the 26th Engineer Training Battalion. Upon completion, he was assigned to the 74th Engineer Light Pontoon Company to build the Alaska Highway. He then joined the 966th Engineer Maintenance Company at Fort Lewis, where he served as a company clerk. In February 1944 he left for Eur… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 11 seconds

Creator: Bournias, Stanley

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Melvin Dusek, November 14, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Melvin Dusek. Dusek left college to join the Army in May 1943 and received basic training at Camp Maxey. He then received nine months of engineering training, specializing in rebuilding war-torn infrastructure. In September 1944 he was sent to the battlefield in Belgium with the 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division. He was hit by shrapnel from a German tank and was discovered 30 minutes later by German soldiers. H… more

Date: November 14, 2000

Duration: 55 minutes 35 seconds

Creator: Dusek, Melvin

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Joe Matlock, September 19, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joe Matlock. Matlock joined the Army Air Forces on 8 December 1941. He received his wings in 1943, and served as a pilot with the 434th Troop Carrier Group, 71st Squadron. From 1944 through 1945, they flew combat paratroopers on airborne assaults on Normandy, southern France, the Netherlands and Germany. They additionally flew resupply missions in the relief of Bastogne and evacuated the wounded. Matlock returned to the US and wa… more

Date: September 19, 2002

Duration: 3 hours 55 minutes 58 seconds

Creator: Matlock, Joe

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Merrill Butler, October 3, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Merrill Butler. Born in 1925, he was inducted into the Army in 1943. After graduating from officer candidate school, he joined the 76th Infantry Division, 301st Engineer Combat Battalion. He explains the military hierarchy of a battalion. As a former football player at the University of Southern California (USC), he became the leader of the battalion football team. He describes being in a convoy of ships bound for England. H… more

Date: October 3, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 40 seconds

Creator: Butler, Merrill

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Warren Wishnack, March 28, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Warren Wishnack. Wishnack joined the Army in August of 1942. He trained to serve as a radio operator. He joined the 6th Cavalry, a reconnaissance unit, and provides some details of their unique training. Wishnack was assigned to an M-8 armored car where he tapped out Morse Code to communicate with headquarters and also worked with an FM radio for short distances. He provides details of his radio training and the M-8 armored vehic… more

Date: March 28, 2008

Duration: 2 hours 6 minutes 02 seconds

Creator: Wishnack, Warren

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Warren Wilt, June 23, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Warren Wilt. Wilt was born on 5 November 1922 near Plevna, Kansas. Three of his brothers served in the military during World War II. He describes living on a Kansas farm during the Dust Bowl days in the 1920s and 1930s. Soon after enlisting in the Army in 1943, he was sent to Fort Bragg, North Carolina to begin training as a paratrooper. In March 1944, he was assigned to a bazooka team with Company H, 508th Parachute Infantr… more

Date: June 23, 2008

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 40 seconds

Creator: Wilt, Warren

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Earl Parker

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Earl Parker. Parker joined the Army in March 1943 and received basic training at Camp Wheeler. Upon completion, he was assigned to the heavy weapons company of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, where he supported rifle companies as a machine gunner. He landed at Omaha Beach under heavy fire with nothing but a gas mask and a pistol. He’d lost his helmet and almost drowned on the way in. He fought every day in… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 10 seconds

Creator: Parker, Earl

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Roy Burger, February 4, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Roy Burger. Burger was drafted into the Army in May of 1942. He served with the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in a mortar platoon. He provides some details of basic training and volunteering for the parachute troops. In the spring of 1944 he traveled to England. On 6 June 1944 Burger made his first combat jump at midnight into Normandy, France. In September of 1944 his second jump was into Holland dur… more

Date: February 4, 2009

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 47 seconds

Creator: Burger, Roy

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with X. B. Cox, February 11, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with X B Cox. Cox joined the Army in June of 1937. He served with the 81st Airborne Antiaircraft Battalion. In June of 1944 Cox participated in the Normandy landings. In September 1944 Cox participated in Operation Market Garden, including riding a glider into Holland. Later in December 1944 through January 1945 he participated in the Siege of Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge. He provides details through each of these experiences.… more

Date: February 11, 2009

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 04 seconds

Creator: Cox, X. B.

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with James Rudd, October 14, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Rudd. Rudd joined the Army Air Forces in October of 1942. He completed Radio School and served as a Radio Operator with the 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 437th Troop Carrier Group. In January of 1944, the group deployed to England. In June, during the Normandy campaign, they released gliders over Cherbourg, France and carried troops, weapons, ammunition and other supplies for the 82nd Airborne Division. In August through Dec… more

Date: October 14, 2007

Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 01 second

Creator: Rudd, James

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with William Calloway Scott, June 23, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Calloway Scott. Scott joined the Army in October 1943 and received medical training at Camp Grant. Upon completion, he was sent to Omaha Beach with the 9th Infantry Division, arriving eight days after D-Day. Although there should have been three medics assigned to each company, they were often short-staffed, with only one medic per several hundred men. Scott participated in house-to-house fighting in Cherbourg and pu… more

Date: June 23, 2011

Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 04 seconds

Creator: Scott, William

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Bern Ballard, November 17, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bern Ballard. Ballard joined the Army National Guard in November 1940 at Camp Mabry. He served as a truck driver in the Austin and San Antonio area and describes how he was injured during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Ballard describes driving a truck with the 36th Infantry Division in North Africa and Italy. He details having to pick up dead soldiers near the front and drive them back to cemeteries. Ballard describes taking part… more

Date: November 17, 2011

Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

Creator: Ballard, Bern

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with William Koehl, December 5, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Koehl. Following high school and after a brief stint working in a blacksmith shop, Koehl joined the Army Air Corps in 1940 and was assigned to the 31st Bombardment Squadron. In November 1941, he was put on guard duty in Honolulu and quickly made sergeant of the guard. On the attack of December 7th, Koehl dragged a wounded man to the hospital and spent the rest of the day on guard with a Thompson submachine gun. In Fe… more

Date: December 5, 2008

Duration: 53 minutes 05 seconds

Creator: Koehl, WIlliam

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with John J. Keenan, November 30, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John J. Keenan. Keenan joined the Army in June 1941. He served as a bugler and runner and was quickly promoted due to circumstances and luck. Keenan became a master sergeant in less than 2 years. He served with the 7th Armored Division and landed in France in August 1944. Keenan describes some of the incidents he remembers as his unit advanced across Europe including meeting the Russians at the Elbe River. He was discharged … more

Date: November 30, 2012

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 16 seconds

Creator: Keenan, John J.

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Raymond Swingholm, February 6, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Raymond Swingholm. Swingholm joined the Army Air Forces in early 1942. Beginning in March of 1944, he served as a top turret gunner and flight engineer aboard a B-25 with the 12th Air Force. Swingholm completed 64 bombing missions, over Northern Italy, Belgium and France.

Date: February 6, 2013

Duration: 43 minutes 41 seconds

Creator: Swingholm, Raymond

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Henry Knauber, February 16, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Henry L. Knauber. Knauber joined the Army in January 1942. He completed basic training and Motor Maintenance School in Georgia. He served as a truck driver and mechanic in a service company in the 1st Infantry Division. In August, they went to England. Through May of 1943, they participated in combat through North Africa. In July, the division took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily. Beginning 6 June 1944, they participated in… more

Date: February 16, 2013

Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 01 second

Creator: Knauber, Henry

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Robert Prevninger, February 14, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Prevninger. Prevninger was drafted into the Army in June of 1944. He was trained as a tanker and eventually became a gunner on a Stuart tank and was later transferred to a Sherman tank. Prevninger describes crossing the Rhine and advancing across Germany. He discusses how they handled German prisoners at the end of the war. Prevninger served in the occupation and was eventually discharged.

Date: February 14, 2013

Duration: 38 minutes 39 seconds

Creator: Prevninger, Robert

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Ralph Lynn, October 4, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ralph Lynn. Lynn joined the Army Air Forces in December of 1942. He completed flight training and multi-engine schooling by October of 1943. He served as a B-24 co-pilot with the 784th Bombardment Squadron, 466th Bombardment Group in England. From April of 1944 through July of 1944, they completed 32 missions over France, including Normandy during D-Day, Germany, and Belgium. In July, Lynn returned to the US, and assigned to serv… more

Date: October 4, 2012

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes 36 seconds

Creator: Lynn, Ralph

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with John Killpack, October 4, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Killpack. Killpack joined the Army Air Forces, completed Gunnery School, and served as a B-29 ball turret gunner with the 447th Bomb Group, 708th Bomb Squadron. Killpack completed 30 missions, including air assaults over Germany, Belgium, and in support of the Battle of the Bulge. He was discharged around late 1945.

Date: October 4, 2012

Duration: 55 minutes 58 seconds

Creator: Killpack, John

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Verbon Houck, October 25, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Verbon Houck. Houck joined the Army Air Corps in 1940, and served as a CG-4A glider pilot with the 94th Troop Carrier Squadron, 439th Troop Carrier Group, in the 9th Air Force. They traveled to England in September of 1944. In December, he piloted a re-supply mission for the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions in Bastogne, during the Battle of the Bulge. During this mission, his aircraft was shot down and Houck was captured by the … more

Date: October 25, 2012

Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes 08 seconds

Creator: Houck, Verbon

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Robert Powell, October 25, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Powell. Powell joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1940. He served as a glider pilot and radio operator. In August of 1943, Powell deployed to North Africa, where he assembled CG-4A gliders. He participated in Operation Market Garden, where he served as sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division. His plane went down during the Battle of the Bulge, and he sustained multiple injuries. He returned to the US in early 1945.

Date: October 25, 2012

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 23 seconds

Creator: Powell, Robert

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Judson Martin, February 21, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Judson Martin. Martin joined the Army in February of 1943. He completed language school as part of the Army Specialized Training Program. He trained as a German interpreter, and served with the 104th Infantry Division, 413th Infantry Regiment. Around September of 1944, they deployed to France and participated in combat through Belgium, Germany and the Siegfried Line. Martin returned to the US and received his discharge in late 19… more

Date: February 21, 2016

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 23 seconds

Creator: Martin, Judson

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Archie Roberts, March 17, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Archie Roberts. Roberts joined the Army in 1943. He was trained on the 240mm howitzer, and worked in the command center of the artillery operation in the 270th Field Artillery Battalion. They deployed to England, and participated in the pre-invasion of Normandy in June of 1944. They advanced into Belgium, participating in the Battle of the Bulge. Roberts returned to the US and was discharged in late 1945.

Date: March 17, 2016

Duration: 53 minutes 46 seconds

Creator: Roberts, Archie

Item Type: Sound

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

transcript

Oral History Interview with Oscar Robert Freesen, March 7, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Oscar Robert Freesen. After graduating from high school, Freesen was drafted into the Army in January, 1944. He speaks about training in Georgia and Texas. In January, 1945, Freesen was sent to England and then to Belgium. Upon arriving there, Freesen was assigned to Company K, 331st Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division. He describes some of his combat experiences in Belgium. Freesen's unit eventually crossed the Rhine into Germ… more

Date: March 7, 2012

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 19 seconds

Creator: Freesen, Oscar Robert

Item Type: Sound

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