The first part of the interview is Mr. Tommy Hutto talking about the WWII campaign under General Patch that started in Africa, took Sicily, advanced through Italy and France and ended the war in Belgium. The second interview is both men discussing...
Mr. Beard discusses his experience on the home front during WWII. [9 min.] He remembers rations, saving bonds and gold stars in windows of the homes of service men that were lost.
Oral history ; WWII ; Army officer ; Artilitary fire
Mr. Hooker joined the Army when he was 31 and was soon promoted to an officer. He tells of his experience in northern Africa and southern Europe. Mrs. Vera Hooker also tells of her life while her husband was away. [19 min.] He lost most of his...
Mr. describes serving on a cargo ship during the war and Mrs. Cleveland tells of waiting at home to hear from her husband. [21 min.] They tell of rationing,and censored letters and photos. Mr. Cleveland describes how his envoy was attacked,...