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Title	Oral history interview with Edward W. Gilbert recorded on 2004 June 17
Description	Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst on June 17, 2004. Edward Gilbert, originally from Wethersfield (CT), was drafted into the U.S. Army in June of 1942. He was inducted into service in Fort Devens (MA), and then completed his basic training at Fort Bragg (NC)" From there he was sent to Fort Edwards (MA) where the 2nd Brigade was formed with a new purpose, they were to learn to operate amphibious landing crafts. Gilbert was designated the driver(coxswain) of the craft and was given a crew of 3 men. Training for the LCDP boats was completed in Cairns, Aus. where the boats were constructed. The crew of the boat was responsible for getting infantry and supplies from larger boats to the islands in the South Pacific, and then later relocating people from one island to another.. Gilbert's missions included travelling along the coast of New Guinea (where he contracted malaria), islands in the Philippines, and special missions to Romblon Island. The largest battle that his crew took part in was the Battle at Leyte Gulf, where they were responsible for making sure thousands of soldiers, from both the Army and Navy, arrived on the shores of Leyte. This was very difficult for the small boats because of the Japanese kamikaze attacks. Gilbert was sent home in June of 1945, and while he was initially supposed to return to the South Pacific, the war ended and he was discharged instead. He stayed in touch with his unit through yearly reunions, and joined the American Legion, where he has been an active member for more than 55 years.
Coverage	1942-1945
Date Original	06/17/2004
Digital Format	video/x-ms-wmv
Duration	01:16:14
Contributors	Hurst, Eileen
Software	Windows Media Player required for viewing
Access Restrictions and Permissions	No access restrictions. For permission to reproduce contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research at (860) 832-2976
Image Identifier	VHP2004/10.IVa
Creator/Owner	Gilbert, Edward W.
War or Conflict	World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service	United States. Army
Unit of Service	United States. Army. 2nd Brigade Engineer Boat Regiment (EGBSR)
Rank	Sergeant
Status	Veteran
Subject	Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American Malaria Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944
Geographic Location	Camp Edwards (Mass.) Australia New Guinea Philippines Fort Devens (Mass.)
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Language	eng
Relation	Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Type of Resource	Moving image
Citation	Edward W. Gilbert Papers. VHP2004/10. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research.
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