Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
As a young man from south Alabama, Cecil Robinson describes the time between being drafted and going through his Army training.
Cecil Robinson (350th Boat Co. & 375th Harbor Craft Co.) describes the trip to Luzon and his unit's arrival in Lingayen Gulf. During this time, he had several interesting experiences including a night out with some Philippine guerilla soldiers.
PFC Charles C. Coats served in France during WWI, in which he earned a Silver Star in 1919. Originally enlisting in Indiana in January of 1918, Charles arrived in St. Nazaire on May 16, 1918, and was assigned to the Army Signal Corps.
Charles Manhoff tells the story of his time as a Marine on the Pacific front from early 1943 to the end of WWII.
Interview of Claud R. Black about his time in Europe in the Army during WWII fighting against the Germans and being captured.
Story about Clyde Bramlett's visit to Poland for the commemoration of allied veteran airmen who dropped supplies into Poland during WWII (B-17 bomber pilot, 8th USAAF).
Clyde Bramlett talks about his time in the 8th Air Force during WWII; through training, combat, and his return home. He describes the missions flown over Europe, obstacles they faced, and the emotions that come with being a young man during war.
Curtis Banker shares his memories of growing up in rural NY during the depression, being in the Army during WWII (43rd Infantry Division, Pacific Theater), the Korean War (73rd Heavy Tank Battalion), and spending the Cold War in Germany, and the many lif
Curtis Banker shares his memories of growing up in rural NY during the depression, being in the Army during WWII (43rd Infantry Division, Pacific Theater), the Korean War (73rd Heavy Tank Battalion), and spending the Cold War in Germany, and the many lif
Curtis Banker shares his memories of growing up in rural NY during the depression, being in the Army during WWII (43rd Infantry Division, Pacific Theater), the Korean War (73rd Heavy Tank Battalion), and spending the Cold War in Germany, and the many lif
