CCSU Veterans History Project

- Synopsis of oral history interview with Joseph A. Hatala
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy; Bailey bridges
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Joseph A. Hatala conducted by Eileen Hurst. The interview details Hatala's experiences in the army during World War II.
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- Oral history interview with Joseph J. Menditto recorded on 2004 Aug. 26
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Cassino, Battle of, Cassino, Italy, 1944; World War, 1939-1945 -- Military intelligence; United States. Army;
- Interview with Joseph J. Menditto of New Britain, CT conducted by Eileen Hurst. Menditto was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and was sent to Camp Gruber in Oklahoma for basic training. There he had military intelligence training, learning how...
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz and Crew #1 in the Philippines
- 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...
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- Formal portrait of Joseph Kulmacz, 1943.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Portrait photographs -- 1940-1950
- Formal portrait of Joseph S. Kulmacz in his uniform was taken in 1943.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz with friends, Micholwski and John Kawacki
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Army;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz with his friends, Micholwski and John Kawaki, in March, 1943 while home from boot camp. Micholwski was a Seebee with the U.S. Navy and Kawaki was in the U.S. Army.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal)
- Joseph S. Kulmacz receives the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island, Washington
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz and sister, Florence, 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Brothers and sisters;
- Joseph is pictured with his sister, Florence, in March, 1943 in New Britain, Connecticut while home from boot camp.
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- Recent picture of Joseph S. Kulmacz in 2006
- United States. Navy; Veteran;
- Recent photograph of Joseph S. Kulmacz taken on March 20, 2006.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz with sister, Florence, 1925
- World War, 1939-1945; Brothers and sisters;
- Childhood photograph of Joseph S. Kulmacz (on left) and his sister Florence (on right) in New Britain, Connecticut, 1925.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz and Tony Stregowski, 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz and his buddy, Tony Stregowski, in New Britain, Connecticut, March, 1943 while home from boot camp.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz changing a spark plug on Martin PBM 3D Mariner
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- Joseph S. Kulmacz (right) changes a spark plug on a Martin PBM 3D Mariner at the Naval Air Station Banana River in Satelllite Beach, Florida with an unidentified machinist mate.
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- Letter from the President of the United States awarding Joseph S. Kulmacz the Distinguished Flying Cross
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Aviation; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane); Military decorations;
- Letter dated December 9, 1947 on behalf of the President of the United States, awards Joseph S. Kulmacz the Distinguished Flying Cross, "For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as an aircrewman ...". Kulmacz was awarded the...
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- Letter from the President of the United States awarding Joseph S. Kulmacz the Air Medal
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; Military decorations;
- Letter on behalf of the President of the United States awards Joseph S. Kulmacz the Air Medal stating, "His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service". Kulmacz was awarded the Air...
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- Oral history interview with Joseph Raymond Bedard recorded 2009 Dec. 30
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe; Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945; United States....
- Interview conducted by John Schuller. Joseph Raymond Bedard was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. After completing basic training and additional training, he was shipped to England on the S.S. Santa Paula, a converted luxury ship. His unit...
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- V-mail letter from Joseph J. Menditto written 1945 Mar. 22
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Love-letters
- A love letter written by Joseph J. Menditto to his girlfriend Marge while overseas.
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- V-mail written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents on 1944 Nov. 1
- 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.
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- Oral history interview with Joseph R. Horanzy recorded 2007 June 19
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe; United States. Army Air Corps; Fighter plane combat; B-24 bomber; Military missions;
- Interview conducted by Shawn Ingraham. Joseph Horanzy enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He was part of the infantry for nine months before becoming a member of the Army Air Corps, where he underwent training to become a ball turret gunner....
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- Oral history interview with Joseph J. Todaro recorded on 2008 Nov. 15
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Army. Infantry;
- Interview conducted by Sal Decali. Joseph Todaro was drafted into the U.S. Army. He went to basic training at Camp Wheeler (Va.). Basic training was cut short due to the need for replacement troops in the Battle of the Bulge. Todaro was sent to...
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- Formal group portrait taken in Newport, RI.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy. Seabees; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- A formal portrait taken during boot camp in Newport, Rhode Island, March, 1943. Left to right rear: George Juvell, Joseph Kulmacz; Middle: Jess Humple, unknown, Harold Hogland; Front: Samuel Hussock.
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- Operational training at Banana River, Florida.
- 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...
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