CCSU Veterans History Project

- War bride Ida Gauiglio Cavallari onboard the ship Mariposa leaving Brisbane, Australia bound for America.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; War brides -- Australia;
- Steve’s war bride Ida Gauiglio Cavallari (identified by the arrow) onboard the ship Mariposa leaving Brisbane, Australia bound for America. Steve was already in the United States 1945
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- V-mail written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents on 1944 Oct. 10
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Letter writing;
- A letter written by Jospeph J. Menditto to his parents while overseas. In the letter he talked about various issues taking place at home.
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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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- 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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- Three New Guinea natives in ceremonial attire with headdresses 1944
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea;
- Three New Guinea natives in ceremonial attire with headdresses 1944
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Robert V. Ferguson
- Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- United States -- Mental health; United States. Army; Veterans' hospitals -- Connecticut;
- Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Ferguson was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 21. Originally drafted for 18 months, he later found that his draft period had been extended and he would remain in the service for an additional 4...
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Richard Andrews
- Prisoners of war; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France; United States. Army. Infantry; Stalag XII A
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Richard Andrews conducted by Jeanne Christie.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Ralph Martire.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; United States. Army. Infantry; Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945; Dachau (Concentration camp);
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Ralph Martire conducted by Robert Mastroni. The interview describes the experiences that Martire had while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Leo Liberman.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Bailey bridges; Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945; Metz, Battle of, Metz, France, 1944;
- Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Sean Drake. The interview describes the service time of Leo Liberman, who served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Edwin P. DesRosiers
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Saipan, Battle of, Northern Mariana Islands, 1944; Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945; Iwo Jima Survivors Association; United States. Marine Corps --...
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Edwin P. Desrosiers conducted by Tom Benemann.
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- Steve Cavallari the day after his wedding, Australia June 8, 1944
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea; War brides -- Australia; Soldiers -- Recreation; Military -- Leaves and furloughs;
- Steve Cavallari the day after his wedding, Australia June 8, 1944
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- Steve Cavallari and Sergeant Hudzina leaning on Jenny the jeep, New Guinea 1945
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea; World War, 1939-1945 -- Transportation; Vehicles, Military;
- Steve Cavallari (left) and Sergeant Hudzina (right) leaning on Jenny the jeep, New Guinea 1945
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- Soldier with last name "McCarthy", Parris Island, SC 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut;
- Soldier with last name "McCarthy", Parris Island, SC 1943
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- Soldier getting a haircut, Luxembourg 1945
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945; United States. Army -- Military life;
- (L to R) the barber is Lynch, Robert Sanborn (getting haircut), Daniel Donabecian, Luxembourg 1945
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- Red Cross Volunteers, France 1944
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945; American Red Cross;
- Red Cross Volunteers, France 1944
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- Red Cross plane landing, New Guinea 1944
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea; American Red Cross; Airplanes -- American;
- Red Cross plane landing, New Guinea 1944
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Hank Riccio.
- 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.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Charles Baffo
- 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.
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- P-38 fighter plane landing in Nadzab, New Guinea 1944
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American; Airplanes -- American;
- P-38 fighter plane landing in Nadzab, New Guinea 1944
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- Oral history interview with Willie J. Macon recorded 2004 Feb. 19
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; African American soldiers -- Philippines; United States. Army -- Military life; World War, 1939-1945 --...
- Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. Willie Macon was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 19. He went to Camp Upton in Long Island, NY for basic training. From there he was shipped to California, and then Manila. He worked for the...
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