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Wilkins, Byron Basic Training
Byron Othello Wilkins, who goes by B.O. Wilkins, was named after his father. He grew up in northeast Arkansas in Luxora...
Burgin, Romus "R.V." Combat on New Britain and Relief
[Annotator's Note: Romus Valtin Burgin served in the United States Marine Corps as a mortar section leader in Company K...
Yoho, David First Voyage
David Yoho had his first voyage on a tanker shakedown trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. After the shakedown, the ship went...
Morgan, George Home on Leave
Kauffman gave George Morgan a 60 day leave upon their return home. [Annotator’s Note: Commander Draper L. Kauffman,...
Denius, Franklin "Frank" Mortain
[Annotators Note: Franklin Denius was an artillery forward observer in Battery C, 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th...
Griffenhagen, George Normandy
[Annotators Note: this segment begins with George Griffenhagen and the interviewer returning from a break and talking...
Weller, James North Africa and Sicily
James Weller landed in North Africa on 9 November 1942 while the Vichy French were still in combat with the Americans...
Boreen, Roy S. “Swede” Reflections
Roy Boreen felt that World War 2 did not change his values in life although the war did have an impact on his life...
Inouye, Daniel Segment 1
Interview begins with the interviewer stating that Senator Inouye is and always will be the most influential Japanese-...
Yellin, Jerome "Jerry" Segment 1
Jerry Yellin was born on February 15th, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Hillside High School in June of...
Bailey, Herman Paul Segment 11
Bailey had a picture of himself with a flamethrower on his back. It was taken while he was waiting to go free one of...
Old Coyote, Barney Segment 2
By the time Barney Old Coyote got out of the service the letter [Annotators Note: see Barney Old Coyote Segment 1] had...
Brown, Roscoe Segment 4
To Dr. Roscoe Brown strafing missions were more dangerous than bomber escort missions because they had a liquid cooled...
Vessey, John "Jack" Segment 5
John Vessey learned a lot from his 34th Infantry Division leaders. His experience in North Africa colored his outlook...
Pomroy, Frank Segment 6
Pomroy estimates that the Japanese battleship bombardment lasted an hour. He remembers "Washing Machine Charlie" who...
Greer, Richard Segment 9
Richard Greer saw a few Red Cross things and the show Bob Hope was in on Pavuvu. He only watched for a little while...
American entertainers on stage at a show for the 7th Armored Division in 1944 or 1945.
American entertainers on stage at a show for the 7th Armored Division in 1944 or 1945. "Jack Benny, Ingrid Bergman,...
American entertainers on stage at a show for the 7th Armored Division in 1944 or 1945.
View from the crowd as female entertainer sings on stage during a show for the 7th Armored Division in 1944 or 1945. "...
American soldiers at a USO show in Italy
American soldiers relaxing on a lawn watching a United Service Organization (USO) show. Italy. Probably 1944-45
American soldiers at a USO show in Italy
Two images of American soldiers watching a United Service Organization (USO) show. "A breath of home; American girls in...
American soldiers at USO show in Italy
American soldiers watching a woman play the accordian at a United Service Organization show (USO) in Italy. Probably...
Dancer performing at USO show in Italy in front of large European map
United Service Organization (USO) girl dancing in front of strategic campaign map of Europe, Italy in foreground. "USO...
Dancers performing at USO show in Italy
Stage of female dancers performing at a United Service Organization (USO) show in Italy. 1944 or 1945
Entertainer Eddie Bracken at a USO show on Guam, 1944-45
Male entertainer on stage at USO show. "Eddie Braken [Bracken] - U.S.O. Show. Guam." Guam. 1944-45
Entertainer Martha Tilton and an American soldier playing piano for the 7th Armored Division in 1944 or 1945.
Entertainer "Martha Tilton" leans over the shoulder of an American Technical Sargeant playing piano for the 7th Armored...
Entertainer Peggy Ryan dances with a US serviceman in the Pacific Theater, 1944-45
Female entertainer dancing on stage with US serviceman, other servicemen look on from side of stage. Band with piano...
Male entertainer on stage at USO show in the Pacific Theater, 1944-45
Male entertainer on stage at USO show. Pacific Theater. 1944-45
Montage of images from USO show in Italy
Five photos of a United Service Organization (USO) show; one image is of Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist dummie...
Soldiers prepare a stage for 7th Armored Division USO Show in 1944 or 1945.
American soldiers prepare a stage for a 7th Armored Division USO Show in in an open field at an unidentified location...
Woman singing at USO show in Italy
Female singer at a United Service Organization (USO) show in Italy; woman holds violin and man plays accordian behind...