World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American;
Interview conducted by John Ault. George Slack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in the fall of 1943. After basic training, he went to Wheeler Field (Miss.) for pre-flight training, and then Illinois for radio school. After completion of radio...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American
Typed synopsis of video interview with George H. Slack conducted by John Ault. The synopsis describes Slack's service time in the Air Force .
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy; Prisoners of war; Flight crews;
Interview conducted by John Schuller. Floyd W. Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in early 1943, while in his first semester at college. He went to basic training in Miami Beach, Fla. where the barracks were in a large hotel. Smith was...
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Tank trucks; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Transportation
Typed synopsis of video interview with James R. Burns conducted by John Ault. The synopsis details the experiences of Burns while in the army during the Korean War.
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Inchon Landing, Inch'ŏn, Korea, 1950; Silver Star;
Typed synopsis of video interview with John Denino conductd by Antonia Palmieri. The interview describes the period of time in which Denino served in the Korean War.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Korean Demilitarized Zone (Korea); Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Military...
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. William J. Newman joined advanced ROTC at John Carroll University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in August 1961 and then trained as a transportation officer at Ft Eustis, VA.
In March 1962, he was assigned...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Marine Corps; Filariasis; Ammunition; Tarawa, Battle of, Kiribati, 1943;
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Pease enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in December of 1943. He left for basic training on Parris Island on January 19, 1944. After completion of basic training, Pease was sent to Camp Lejeune (NC) for...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns --...
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Norman J. Tailon enlisted into the U.S. Navy in 1944. At the time he was living in Bristol, CT. He attended basic training in Sampson N.Y, and then later was transferred to Key West (FL) for sonar training. He...
World War, 1939-1945; United States. Army Air Forces -- Officers
Autographed photograph of crew posing in front of airplane. Back row, left to right; Robert Vavra (Pilot), George Webb (Navigator), Lyle DeRouse (Bombardier), Robert Raymond (Co-Pilot). Front row, left to right; Steven Stupak (Flight Engineer),...
Hungary -- History -- Revolution, 1956 -- Anniversaries, etc.
Proclamation signed by Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland, and Secretary of State, Miles S. Rappaport declaring October 23, 1996 as Hungarian Freedom Fighter Day. The proclamation acknowledges the accomplishments and contributions of Hungarian...
World War, 1939-1945; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers; United States. Marine Corps -- Aviation;
Back row standing left to right, Mike Brennan (Sergeant Navigator), Dan Hazelnus (Co-pilot), Wayne Youngren (Pilot), Donald Clay (Radio gunner). Front row kneeling left to right, Wayne Mathews (Ordnance), John “Chico” Duarte (Radio) and...
World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Aviation; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
Taken during operational training at Banana River, Florida, the Martin PBM-5 Mariner is seen in the background. Left to right in the rear are Julius Tlustohowich, Ensign Barber, Ensign Wright, Ensign Gilbert and Erving Eisenberg. Left to right in...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy -- Military Life;
Group photograph of Crew #1 taken in the Philippines while Joseph S. Kulmacz was stationed there. Rear (left to right) William McBee, Francis Mitchell, Thomas Ray, Anthony Longo and Joseph Kulmacz. Front (left to right) Chief John Martin, Ensign...
Merchant marine -- United States; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Prisoners of war -- Germany;
Interview conducted by Owen Rogers. Walter Swokla joined the Merchant Marines in 1942. He was trained and then was sent to Casablanca on his first assignment on the S.S. John Harvard. He describes the conditions when the men were at sea, as well...