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Antonio A. Tafolla’s World War II Experience, Antonio Alderette Tafolla
Bill Collier pays tribute to his father-in-law’s service during World War II and recounts Tony Tafolla’s harrowing experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war. The piece also describes Tafolla’s family, his reasons for enlisting, and the suffering he endured for four years.
Bill Collier pays tribute to his father-in-law’s service during World War II and recounts Tony Tafolla’s harrowing experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war. The piece also describes Tafolla’s family, his reasons for enlisting, and the suffering he endured for four years.
Delorice Honeyman’s Photographs, Delorice Honeyman
Images in this collection include photos of Delorice Honeyman and photos taken by Delorice in Europe during World War II.
Images in this collection include photos of Delorice Honeyman and photos taken by Delorice in Europe during World War II.
Doyle Yardley Photographs, Doyle Yardley
Images in this collection include photos of Doyle Yardley taken during his service in World War II.
Images in this collection include photos of Doyle Yardley taken during his service in World War II.
E. C. Swafford: Artifacts from World War II, Ernest Carroll Swafford
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent menus collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent menus collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
E. C. Swafford: Images from World War II, Ernest Carroll Swafford
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent images collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
The items in this collection are selected from the Ernest C. Swafford collection. They represent images collected by Mr. Swafford during his military service in the Second World War.
Elmer Halfmann’s Photographs, Mitchell Halfmann
Images in this collection include photographs taken during Halfmann’s time serving in WWII.
Images in this collection include photographs taken during Halfmann’s time serving in WWII.
Elmer Halfmann’s World War II Experiences, Elmer Halfmann
In this document, Michael Halfmann relates his father’s stories and experiences in World War II.
In this document, Michael Halfmann relates his father’s stories and experiences in World War II.
Eugene Dale Miller’s Photographs, Eugene Miller
Images in this collection include photos from during Miller’s service in World War II.
Images in this collection include photos from during Miller’s service in World War II.
Garlend Armstrong’s Photographs and Memorabilia, Garlend Armstrong
This collection includes photos from Armstrong’s time serving in the Navy during World War II as well as a few tokens he collected.
This collection includes photos from Armstrong’s time serving in the Navy during World War II as well as a few tokens he collected.
Interview with Delorice Honeyman, Delorice Honeyman
Delorice Honeyman recounts her experiences being married to Robert Honeyman while he served in WWII and her experiences living in Germany during the post-WWII occupation.
Delorice Honeyman recounts her experiences being married to Robert Honeyman while he served in WWII and her experiences living in Germany during the post-WWII occupation.
Interview with Eugene Dale Miller, Eugene Dale Miller
Eugene Dale Miller recounts his experiences serving as an Army Air Force bombardier in Italy during World War II. His wife, Louise Miller, assists in the interview.
Eugene Dale Miller recounts his experiences serving as an Army Air Force bombardier in Italy during World War II. His wife, Louise Miller, assists in the interview.
Interview with Garlend Armstrong, Garlend Armstrong
In this interview, Garlend Armstrong, a World War II veteran, recounts his experiences in the Pacific Theater. He guided landing craft and was involved in troop transport and rescue operations. He entered the service in 1944 and left in 1946.
In this interview, Garlend Armstrong, a World War II veteran, recounts his experiences in the Pacific Theater. He guided landing craft and was involved in troop transport and rescue operations. He entered the service in 1944 and left in 1946.
Interview with Homer Walker, Homer Walker
In this interview, World War II veteran Homer Walker recounts his experiences liberating concentration camps and preparing for the invasion of Japan. He arrived in the European Theater just as the fighting was about to end. He also recalls a deadly firefight with German forces. “There are no good wars,” he says, “No good wars.”
In this interview, World War II veteran Homer Walker recounts his experiences liberating concentration camps and preparing for the invasion of Japan. He arrived in the European Theater just as the fighting was about to end. He also recalls a deadly firefight with German forces. “There are no good wars,” he says, “No good wars.”
Interview with Luella D. Ostrofsky, Luella Dow Ostrofsky
In these excerpts, Luella D. Ostrofsky of Easton, Connecticut, discusses growing up during the Great Depression, learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor, her work in an airplane factory, and the wartime service of her loved ones.
In these excerpts, Luella D. Ostrofsky of Easton, Connecticut, discusses growing up during the Great Depression, learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor, her work in an airplane factory, and the wartime service of her loved ones.
Interview with Milton A. Plagens, Milton A. Plagens
Milton A. Plagens of San Angelo describes his time in the U.S. Army during World War II. He recounts his training and serving in both Germany and Japan in non-combat roles.
Milton A. Plagens of San Angelo describes his time in the U.S. Army during World War II. He recounts his training and serving in both Germany and Japan in non-combat roles.
Interview with Norma Beaver, Norma Beaver
Ms. Beaver remembers growing up during World War II and also discusses the military service of her family members.
Ms. Beaver remembers growing up during World War II and also discusses the military service of her family members.
Interview with Rodney Reagan, Rodney E. Reagan
Mr. Reagan discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during the Second World War. He also mentions his time in the Philippines.
Mr. Reagan discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during the Second World War. He also mentions his time in the Philippines.
Interview with Ronald McWilliams, Ronald McWilliams
In this interview, Ronald McWilliams talks about his years of service in the United States Navy and, later, the United States Air Force. He speaks to his experiences as a medic on a hospital ship and talks about the educational benefits of military service.
In this interview, Ronald McWilliams talks about his years of service in the United States Navy and, later, the United States Air Force. He speaks to his experiences as a medic on a hospital ship and talks about the educational benefits of military service.
JC Dempsey’s Photographs, JC Dempsey
Images in this collection include photos taken by, and of, Dempsey during his time serving in World War II.
Images in this collection include photos taken by, and of, Dempsey during his time serving in World War II.
LCI at Normandy, Howard Johnson
This photo was included with Howard Johnson’s memoirs of his service during World War II.
This photo was included with Howard Johnson’s memoirs of his service during World War II.
Letter from Howard Johnson to His Family, Howard Johnson
Johnson wrote to his family asking after his father’s recent marriage. He mentions that he is still writing with his left hand, presumably due to the wound he received earlier in the year.
Johnson wrote to his family asking after his father’s recent marriage. He mentions that he is still writing with his left hand, presumably due to the wound he received earlier in the year.
Letter of Leave Allowance for Robert Honeyman, Robert Honeyman
Letter sent to Robert Honeyman granting him leave to travel to Paris and the UK.
Letter sent to Robert Honeyman granting him leave to travel to Paris and the UK.
Letter to Nita from Doyle Yardley (1), Doyle Yardley
Letter sent by Doyle Yardley to his sister Nita. Yardley was in New Orleans when he sent the letter.
Letter sent by Doyle Yardley to his sister Nita. Yardley was in New Orleans when he sent the letter.
Letter to Nita from Doyle Yardley (2), Doyle Yardley
Letter sent by Doyle Yardley to his sister Nita.
Letter sent by Doyle Yardley to his sister Nita.
Luella Ostrofsky’s WWII Memorabilia, Luella Dow Ostrofsky
Luella Ostrofsky of Easton, Connecticut, collected these items during World War II.
Luella Ostrofsky of Easton, Connecticut, collected these items during World War II.
Milton A. Plagens’s World War II Photographs, Milton A. Plagens
These images from World War II were contributed by Milton A. Plagens, Sr. of San Angelo, Texas.
These images from World War II were contributed by Milton A. Plagens, Sr. of San Angelo, Texas.
Robert Boyce’s Photographs, Robert Boyce
Images in this collection includes photographs taken during Boyce’s service during WWII.
Images in this collection includes photographs taken during Boyce’s service during WWII.
Robert Honeyman’s Photographs, Robert Honeyman
Images in this collection include photos of Robert Honeyman that were taken during World War II.
Images in this collection include photos of Robert Honeyman that were taken during World War II.
Silver Star Letter, Howard Johnson
This letter from the War Department informs Howard Johnson that he is being awarded the Silver Star for his bravery during action in September 1944 in Stolberg, Germany.
This letter from the War Department informs Howard Johnson that he is being awarded the Silver Star for his bravery during action in September 1944 in Stolberg, Germany.
Telegram to Doyle Yardley’s Family, Doyle Yardley
Telegram sent by Doyle Yardley to his family confirming that he would soon be coming home.
Telegram sent by Doyle Yardley to his family confirming that he would soon be coming home.
W. F. Matthews’s World War II Experiences, W. F. Matthews
W. F. Matthews shares his World War II experiences. He was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. Mr. Matthews served with the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, 36th Division, Texas National Guard.
W. F. Matthews shares his World War II experiences. He was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. Mr. Matthews served with the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, 36th Division, Texas National Guard.
World War II, Howard Johnson
These are the World War II Memoirs of Army Private First Class Howard John Johnson with Epilogue by Albert (Bert) Johnson.
These are the World War II Memoirs of Army Private First Class Howard John Johnson with Epilogue by Albert (Bert) Johnson.
“The Odyssey of the 324th Fighter Group” from Toby Soto, Toby Soto
Photos from The Odyssey of the 324th Fighter Group, edited by Frederick H. Ziervogel.
Photos from The Odyssey of the 324th Fighter Group, edited by Frederick H. Ziervogel.