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Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004

Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders, a pilot during World War II. He discusses joining the Army Air Corps, becoming an airplane mechanic, and going to flight school for pilot training. He was stationed in India and flew supplies into China over the Himalayas (known by pilots as "the Hump"). In China, he traded items such as jewelry or opium for information on Japanese troop placements in Burma. He also discusses his meetings with native Burmese and talks about later experiences he had after … more

Date: October 8, 2004

Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 09 seconds

Creator: Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with James F. Sansom, October 8, 2004

Interview with James F. Sansom, an officer in the U. S. Army during World War II. Sansom joined the Army in 1940 and began training on anti-aircraft guns in Florida. He was selected for Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1942. He was assigned to the 843rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Air Warning Battalion, which made its way to India via the Panama Canal and Australia. Shortly after reaching Calcutta, the unit moved to Myitkyina, Burma. After the war, Sansom w… more

Date: October 8, 2004

Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 06 seconds

Creator: Cox, Floyd & Sansom, James F.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with W. A. Henderson, September 20, 2003

Interview with W. A. (Bill) Henderson, a pilot during World War II. He discusses his time as a bombardier and navigator on a B-24 in the China-Burma-India Theater. His crew hit the bridge over River Kwai (Mae Klong) while making bombing runs along the Burma Railway and also flew runs to supply gasoline to various bases in China, India and Burma. He relates anecdotes about the food and living quarters on the bases and the time he saved his co-pilot's life. He helped his co-pilot land the plane a… more

Date: September 20, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 47 seconds

Creator: Johnson, Kep & Henderson, W. A.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Harris, April 26, 2002

Interview with Robert Edward Harris, a veteran of World War II, serving in India at the time. Harris answers questions relating to his training, duties, and activities while over in India towards the end of the war; Harrs also answers questions concerning his feelings towards the war and his enemies.

Date: May 13, 2003

Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Harris, Robert Edward

Item Type: Text

Partner: Lee College

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Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Harris, April 26, 2002

Date: April 26, 2002

Duration: 13 minutes 13 seconds

Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Harris, Robert Edward

Item Type: Sound

Partner: Lee College

Oral History Interview with Paul E. Papish, January 30, 1989

Interview with Paul E. Papish, a Navy WWII veteran and POW from Denver, Colorado, who survived the sinking of the USS Houston (CA-30). Papish discusses joining the Navy in 1939 and training, assignment to the Houston and operations in the Pacific, the start of war and initial engagements, the Battle of the Java Sea, getting sunk at Sundra Strait, surviving on a raft and reaching shore on Java, capture, initial internment, transfer to and experiences in Bicycle Camp in Batavia, transfer to Chang… more

Date: January 30, 1989

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Papish, Paul E.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with M. T. Harrelson, May 9, 1985

Interview with M. T. Harrelson, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas, who was a member of the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "Lost Battalion"). Harrelson discusses National Guard training and operations before the war, deployment to the Pacific and diversion to Java, the Japanese invasion, surrender and initial confinement, internment at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, transfer to Changi Camp in Singapore, and the end of the war.

Date: May 9, 1985

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harrelson, M. T., 1919-

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Granville T. Summerlin, June 9, 1981

Interview with Granville T. Summerlin, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Hughes Springs, Texas. Summerlin discusses his experiences as a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, or the "Lost Battalion" of the 36th Infantry Division, including: being drafted in 1940 and training; deployment to East Asia and diversion to Brisbane after December 7th; assignment to Sangosari Airfield, Malang, Java; the Japanese assault and American surrender; internment and labor at T… more

Date: June 9, 1981

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Summerlin, Granville T.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Thomas A. Whitehead, February 2, 1977

Interview with Thomas Whitehead, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas. Whitehead discusses his experiences as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, the "Lost Battalion" captured on Java in March 1942, including: joining the National Guard; participation in the Louisiana Maneuvers; departure for the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane; assignment to Sangosari Airfield near Malang; the surrender of American forces; internment at Tanjong Priok and Bic… more

Date: February 2, 1977

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Whitehead, Thomas A.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 28, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 28, 1945. He talks about his work in India, the monsoon season, and the large mosquitoes.

Date: June 28, 1945

Creator: Fielder, Park B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 26, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 26, 1945. He tells them about India, the animals he has seen and doesn't care to see, and the work he will be doing.

Date: June 26, 1945

Creator: Fielder, Park B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 6, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 6, 1945, describing his tent mates.

Date: June 6, 1945

Creator: Fielder, Park B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.

Date: April 21, 1945

Creator: Fielder, Park B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945

Newsletter discussing issues for Americans living in Great Britain, including articles about life in Britain and other related topics. An article title is underlined in red pencil on the first page, for a discussion of the American perspectives about Britain and actual experiences.

Date: April 1945

Creator: American Outpost in Great Britain

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Photograph of Soldier at U.S. Army Forces Headquarters]

Photograph of a soldier standing next to a sign that says "Headquarters, Services of Supply, United States Army Forces, China Burma India." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Still in India, Oct 1944. Rowe."

Date: October 1944

Item Type: Photograph