Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
Bert Rogers recalls his time in the 5th Infantry Division conducting land surveys for artillery units, and the wound he received as a result of a mortar shell.
Joe Morrison describes his time as an Army chaplain and the horrors of war in the Pacific, including performing funerals for the many soldiers who died there.
Jim Formby describes his time in WWII as a B-24 Bomber pilot in the 15th Air Force flying missions over Europe to destroy marshalling yards, bridges, and airfields. Mr. Formby was in the service from Sept. 1942 to March 1945.
Carl Joseph Coombs tells of his experiences as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 11th Armored Division under General Patton, including instances during the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of prisoners in Mauthausen Prison Camp.
Jacob Cooper describes his time during WWII as a P-47 fighter pilot in the 48th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. He was stationed in Germany, England, France, & Belgium engaging in tactical air support missions against German installations and personnel.
Claude Woodring recalls the D-Day invasion in which he was in charge of a Bangalore torpedo.
William Penny describes dangerous missions and injuries he sustained while he was an Army rifleman in France.
Grandy Boswood recalls several close calls during his 50 missions on a B-17 as the radioman and radio gunner.
During duty looking for Japanese combatants in the Philippine jungles after the Japanese surrender, Leo Goldner almost accidentally orders the destruction of huts occupied by hiding Jews.
Leo Goldner boards a Japanese ship and accepts the surrender of its captain.
Humorous incidents from Leo Goldner's assignment of being in charge of catching cheaters at cards and dice among the troops, and almost getting in trouble for accidentally cheating himself.
Leo Goldner is working in an Army Replacement Depot when he disobeys regulations resulting in an interesting move to the Pentagon.
Mr. Goldner becomes the assistant to the Lieutenant in charge of entertainment for the troops, and has many interesting experiences with the entertainers including an attack during a performance.
Leo Goldner organizes a Seder in the Philippines for Passover after acquiring materials, food, and help from various sources.
Mr. Goldner relates his culture shock upon arriving in New Guinea and then the Philippines, and a time when he lived with a Chinese family to avoid the awful living quarters in a bombed out building.
