Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Inchon Landing, Inch'ŏn, Korea, 1950;
Typed synopsis of video interview with Arpad J. Ostheimer conducted by Marcy Cain. The interview covers his enlistment through discharge from the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era.
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.
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; B-24 bomber; B-17 bomber; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; Air pilots, Military
Typed synopsis of video interview with Charles Baffo conducted by Kevin Moore.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- China; Cryptography; Morse code
Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Martha Campbell. The interview describes Carlton's service time during World War II, while he served in the Army Air Force.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Marine Corps -- Infantry.;
Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Daniela Signorello. The interview covers the service time of Nicholas Byrne Jr., who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, American; Iraq War, 2003- -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Army Air Force;
Interview conducted by Ben Harpool. John Norris enlisted in the U.S. Air Force because of the benefits that were given for service. He went to basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, and then was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, as part of...
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...
Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, American.; Iraq War, 2003- -- Veterans -- New York; Communications, Military; Women veterans; United States. Marine Corps;
Interview conducted by Jeanne Christie. Jennifer Mascolo enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from high school. She went to basic training at Parris Island (S.C.). During the interview she relates her experiences with the drill...
Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, American.; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.;
Interview conducted by Alan Peterson. Nicholas Macsata joined the U.S. Army just after graduating from high school in 1994. He went to basic training at Fort Bragg, N.C., which he describes as fast paced, and then went on to Fort Lee, Va. And...
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Ambulance drivers;
Interview conducted by Gary Burnett. Ralph W. Chase was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, and was assigned to the Medical Corps. After training, he was given orders to go to Korea, as a replacement, and when he arrived in Korea he was assigned...
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Military education; Armed Forces Information School (U.S.)
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Leon Sarin was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951, but because he was still in college, he was not ordered to report to basic training until 1952. After basic training at Camp Gordon for six weeks, he was...
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...
Persian Gulf War, 1991 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Marine Corps; Infantry;
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Eric Eaton enlisted in the Marine Corps the day after his 16th birthday in 1985. Because of his young age he had to sign up for the delayed entry program, which meant that he wouldn't go to boot camp until his...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Iraq War, 2003- -- Personal narratives, American; Ordnance; United States. Marine Corps -- Aviation;
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Joseph O’Keefe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in January of 2002. He went to boot camp at Parris Island (S.C.), which he described as hard and very memorable. After graduation from boot camp, he worked...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Military education; United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps; McAuliffe, Christa, 1948-1986; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001.
Interview conducted by Ruth Evans. Mayfield registered for the selective service in 1969; however, he also wanted to attend college, so he joined the ROTC at Texas A&M. In 1973, Mayfield was commissioned as a signal officer in the U.S. Army, but...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy -- Sea life; Destroyers (Warships); United Service Organizations (U.S.);
Interview conducted by Jim Lyko. Richard Hill enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, with his parent’s permission. Although World War II had ended, he was still anxious to join. He went to basic training at Camp Peary, Va., and from there...
Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American; United States. Army. Special Forces;
Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Theaker enlisted in the U.S. Army in May of 1964 after finishing two years of college. He enlisted before any sign of war in Vietnam appeared. He attended basic training at Fort Dix (NJ). From there he went to...
