CCSU Veterans History Project

- Elderly Korean smoking a cigarette.
- Korean War, 1950-1953; Cave dwellers;
- 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.
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- Oral history interview with William A. O'Neill recorded 2005 Aug. 18
- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Korean War, 1950-1953; B-29 bomber; Kadena Air Force Base (Okinawa-shi, Japan); Sheppard Field (Tex.); Lowry Air Force Base (Colo.); United States. Air Force -- Aerial gunners;
- William A. O'Neill enlisted in the Air Force in September of 1950. He wanted to fight in the Korean War as a pilot. He was unable to train as a pilot, and instead trained to be an aerial gunner. The majority of his basic training was completed at...
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with William T. Burrows
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Destroyers (Warships); Kamikaze airplanes; Shipwrecks;
- Typed synopsis of video interview with William T. Burrows conducted by Michael Van Buren. The synopsis describes Burrows service time in the navy.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with William S. Theaker
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; United States. Army. Special Forces
- Typed synopsis of video interview with William S. Theaker conducted by Eileen Hurst.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with John William Wolf
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; United States -- Armed Forces -- Officers' clubs; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives; Cam Ranh...
- This synopsis of the oral history interview with John W. Wolf recorded on 2004 Feb. 11 and conducted by Eileen Hurst at Central Connecticut State University. John Wolf was drafted into the Air Force in 1944 and completed his basic training in...
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- North Korean infiltrators guarded by an armed soldier.
- Korean War, 1950-1953; Prisoners of war;
- These two infiltrators were captured by U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division as they hid in a rice paddy near Chorwon.
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- World War II surrender leaflet illustrated with bomb
- World War, 1939-1945; Leaflets dropped from aircraft; Capitulations, Military;
- These surrender leaflets were dropped for the purpose of announcing fire bomb warnings for civilians wishing to flee or surrender.
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- World War II surrender leaflet
- World War, 1939-1945; Leaflets dropped from aircraft; Capitulations, Military; Japanese
- These surrender leaflets were dropped announcing fire bomb warnings for civilians wishing to flee or surrender.
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- William “Sam” Theaker in a lab in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Laboratory technicians
- Theaker was trained as a lab technician while stationed in Vietnam. Photograph was taken in 1966.
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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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- Synopsis of oral history interview with William Huebner
- 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.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with William J. Newman
- 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...
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- Civilians being evacuated from combat zone.
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Evacuation of civilians
- South Korean military are evacuating local women from a combat zone during the Korean War.
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- Japanese minted currency of 100 dollars from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- Japanese minted currency of 10 Shillings from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- Japanese minted currency of rupees and pesos from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Wojno adjusts William Huebner's parachute prior to Panama mission.
- World War, 1939-1945; Parachutes;
- Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Wojno (right) adjusts William Huebner's (left) parachute straps prior to take off for Panama. Lt. Col. Wojno was commander of the 337th Carrier Squadron.
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- Joesph S. Kulmacz and fellow sailors in Hertford, S.C.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz (right) with an unknown sailor and William McBee (left) in Hertford, North Carolina.
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- Oral history interview with William T. Gresh recorded 2005 May 6
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy -- Signalman; Seaplanes -- American...
- Interview conducted by Vincent Roche. William Gresh was drafted just after his graduation from high school in 1943. He volunteered for the U.S. Navy, and was soon on his way to Sampson, NY for boot camp. After a short leave, Gresh again went to...
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- Oral history interview with William Burrows recorded on 2010 Jan. 9
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Destroyers (Warships); Kamikaze airplanes; Shipwrecks;
- Interview conducted by Michael Van Buren. William T. Burrows enlisted in the U.S. Navy and went to basic training in Sampson, NY. He was sent to Newport, RI for gunnery school, and then Boston before being assigned to the crew of the U.S.S....
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