World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Bronze Star Medal (U.S.); Purple Heart; United States. Army. Infantry;Yamashita, Tomobumi, 1885-1946; Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944; World War,...
Interview conducted by Robert Mastroni. John Tagg joined the service for a one year enlistment period before the war began in 1941. Although, he completed his service time, he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1943. He was sent to boot camp in...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment and supplies; United States. Army. Infantry; Purple Heart; Military...
Interview conducted by Joshua Randorf. Charles P. Gallagher grew up in New Haven, Ct. He enlisted in the U.S. Army just after graduation from high school. He had taken military examinations in high school that led him to be placed in the Army...