World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narrative, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe; United States. Army; United States. Army. Special Forces; Special forces...
Interview conducted by Shane Matthews. Raymond Sadoski enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old. Sadoski trained with the Horse Calvary at Fort Riley, Kansas at the time when it was still segregated. He served in Northern Africa under...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Military hospitals;
A letter written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents while stationed overseas. In the letter he describes a short leave to Rome and his stay at a hospital in Italy.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy; Bailey bridges
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Joseph Hatala was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942. He went to basic training at Camp Edwards, Mass., where they learned mostly about marching and firing weapons. Shortly after, his unit, the 406th...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands,...
Interview conducted by Jeanne Marie Christie. Hank Riccio enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after Pearl Harbor was bombed. He chose the Marines, because they were the “best”. He went to basic training at Parris Island (S.C.) and then...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy; United States. Army -- Officers; United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 18th.; Patton, George S. (George...
Typed synopsis of video interview with Edward Kuehn conducted by Jim Lyko. The synopsis describes Kuehn's service time in the Army.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands,...
Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Jeanne Marie Christie. The interview documents the time that Hank Riccio spent in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Coast Guard; General W.P. Richardson (Ship);
Interview conducted by Brett Bloom. John J. Donovan lived in the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford, CT when he decided to join the military. He joined the Coast Guard and went to Sheepshead Bay, NY for basic training. After graduating from...
Korean War, 1950-1953; Ordnance; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narrative, American; Armed Forces -- Officers;
Typed synopsis of Charles Kilgore's video taped interview performed by Eileen Hurst. The 58 minute interview details Charles' training and command experiences in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ships
Interview conducted by Marcy Cain. John Juhl enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 because he felt a deep obligation to his country. He went to basic training at the training base in Newport, R.I. After completion he tested into a program where he...
World War, 1939-1945; United States. Army Air Corps; Airmen;
From left to right: unknown, unknown, George Norcross, Phil Moskowitz, unknown, Francis Vail, Bill Martinell, test pilot. In front - Radio operator from Maine.
