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; Ambulance drivers;
Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Gary Burnett. The interview describes the period of time Chase served in the Army during the Korean War.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews;
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Robert B. August originally enlisted in the Naval Air Corps while a student at Yankton College and washed out in flight training. To qualify for a commission, he completed his degree in three years. In August...
Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Improvised explosive devices -- Iraq;
Interview conducted by Americo Zea. Phillip Lopez joined the U.S. Army while living in Los Angeles, Ca. He didn’t think his prospects for college were very good, and decided that a career in the military was a good opportunity for him. He went...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Basic training (Military education);
Typed synopsis of video interview with Albert "Buzz" Holmes conducted by Tom Bienemann. The interview covers Holmes time in the military from the draft until discharge.
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; B-29 bomber;Johnson Controls, Inc.; United States. Air Force. Strategic Air Command.
Interview conducted by Gregg Cerosky. Ronald M. Williams enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after dropping out of high school on his 17th birthday. He went to Sampson Air Force Base for basic training, which consisted of mainly classroom learning. ...
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.
Korean War, 1950-1953; War correspondents; United States. Army; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives,...
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Huebner was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1943 at the age of 17. He originally signed up with the Army Air Corps, but his vision deteriorated after flight training. He then volunteered for the...
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal Narrative, American; Hungarian Freedom Fighters; Weapons -- Russia; United States. Army -- Sports; North Korea -- Armed Forces
This synopsis outlines discussion topics covered during the video taped interview of Nicholas Czunas by Eileen Hurst at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. The synopsis details Nicholas' initial military training in...
Korean War, 1950-1953;
War correspondents;
United States. Army;
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews;
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea;
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines;
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives,...
Synopsis of oral history interview performed by Eileen Hurst detailing William Huebner's military training, combat and reserve experiences as well as his journalism experiences as a soldier and a civilian.
Korean War, 1950-1953; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Evacuation of civilians; Water buffalo;
During this civilian exacuation, soldiers can be seen helping in the background while a water buffalo stands hitched to a wagon full of villagers' belongings.
With the shadow of a rescuing soldier's boot in the foreground, this North Korean man, who had been living in a cave for six months, lights a cigarette.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; United States. Navy;
Interview conducted by Shannon Harvey. Fernand Philippon was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1943. He went to basic training at the Sampson training base (NY), and from there served in the Pacific Theatre of operations during World War II. He was...
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...
Synopsis of interview with William Newman performed by Eileen Hurst. The two page synopsis provides a brief description of William's military training, assignments and combat experiences in addition to his adjustment to civilian life after his...
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...
