World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Neill Cameron, Sr. Interview
This collection consists of two DVD's. The interview was conducted by Dr. Jerry Reel at the home of Mr. Cameron in Cashiers, North Carolina in 2008.
Clemson University University Relations Records
This series contains the documents and recordings produced by University Relations. The recordings are divided into two categories: sound and video. The recordings consist of interviews with administrators, professors, students, Clemson citizens, Clemson Alumni Class of 1943; public service announcements, awards presentations, Strom Thurmond Institute
William E. Cline Papers
End of Japan
Albert M. George Papers
The Albert M. George Papers provide information about the experience of being an American prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. George was a member of the 101st Field Artillery, Philippine Army and was captured when Bataan fell in 1942.
The collection contains a journal dating from 1945-1947 which includes a brief account of his time as a prisoner of war. It also has clippings containing biographical information relating to George from the period 1949-2002.
Charles Pierce Gordon, Jr. Papers
The Charles Pierce Gordon, Jr. Papers can be used to research military life, the end of World War II and the occupation of Germany.
The collection contains correspondence, a diploma, a leather book cover, a newsletter, newspaper clippings, a notebook, and a photograph album that document his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, particularly the 13th and 707th Tank Battalions.
This collection contains language that is outdated, biased, or offensive.
Chester B. Hackett, Jr. Memoir
Charles B. Hackett served as the commander of the 713th Bombardment Squadron and then the 715th Bombardment Squadron of 448th Bomb Group (Heavy) of the Eighth Air Force stationed in Great Britain during World War II. His memoir is important in that it provides descriptions of Army Air Corps operations, military life, and his experiences as a prisoner of war of the Germans after his plane was shot down during a 1944 bombing mission to Pölitz, Poland.
Jones E. Bolt Oral History Interview
This oral history interview transcription contains the reminiscences of Major General Jones E. Bolt about his career in the United States Army, 1942-1973. General Bolt, a native of South Carolina and a 1938 graduate of Clemson College, flew combat missions in Europe and, later, in Southeast Asia. He received numerous military decorations and awards for his service. Included with the interview is a biographical sketch of General Bolt, a table of contents, and a glossary of names.
Manny Lawton Papers
Manny Lawton, Clemson alumnus (class of 1940), author, and lecturer. Served as battalion military advisor with the Philippine Army until Allied forces fell to the Japanese during WWII. Survived the atrocities of Bataan, only to subsequently spend 3 ½ years as a prisoner of war. Lawton's ability and willingness to share his experiences give great insight into the struggles of imprisoned soldiers during wartime.
Remembrances of World War II
The Remembrances of World War II provides information about campaigns in Italy’s northern Appennine Mountains and the Po Valley during World War II through the reminiscences of Ulysses S. Jones who served with the 530th Field Artillery Battalion there. The Remembrances also describes his experiences in Trinidad earlier in the war when he was assigned to the 252nd Coastal Artillery Regiment.