Utah Veterans Remembering World War II

Richard Burton - 12th Air Force

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:28:54 GMT

Richard Burton tell of his experience in the 12th Air Force during World War II. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Paul Huber - 9th Armored Division in Europe

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:22:30 GMT

WWII veteran, Paul Huber recounts his experiences in the 9th Armored Division in Europe during World War II. This lecture is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Paul Flandro - US Marines PDF

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:18:27 GMT

WWII veteran, Paul Flandro recounts his experiences as Marine during World War II. This lecture recorded on November 9, 2010, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences. PDF of presentation.

Paul Flandro - US Marines

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:19:18 GMT

WWII veteran, Paul Flandro recounts his experiences as a Marine during World War II. This lecture recorded on November 9, 2010, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Neil Holbrook - Frogman in Navy

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:08:27 GMT

WWII veteran, Neil Holbrook recounts his experiences about Frogman in the Navy during World War II. This lecture recorded on April 13, 2009, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Navy Waves - PDF

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:04:54 GMT

WWII veteran, the Navy Waves recount their experiences during World War II. This lecture recorded on March 14, 2011, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences. PDF of presentation.

Navy Waves

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:03:41 GMT

Mark Heyrend - Patton's Army

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:02:04 GMT

WWII veteran, Mark Heyrend recounts his experiences during World War II in Patten's Army. This lecture recorded on October 12, 2009, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences. PDF of presentation.

Mark Heyrend - Patton's Army

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:00:58 GMT

Keith Renstrom - Secret Mission in Marines

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:56:46 GMT

He served as Marine Sergeant in Japan. He speaks about the Japanese culture and his experiences as a farm boy on a secret mission in the Marine Corps. Keith loves his country and was proud to serve in World War II.

John Call - Europe PDF of Presentation

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:54:18 GMT

John Call was attached to the Medical Corp in Europe. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library. PDF of Presentation.

John Call - Attached to Medical Corp in Europe

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:52:33 GMT

John Call was attached to the Medical Corp in Europe. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Jack Tueller - Combat Missions in Europe

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:46:59 GMT

WWII veteran, Jack Tueller recounts his experiences during World War II. This lecture recorded on December 13, 2010, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Don Brienholt - Patton's 3rd Army

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:40:11 GMT

WWII veteran, Don Brienholt, talks about serving in Patton's Third Army where he earned 5 battle stars commanding a tank destroyer. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Dennis Peterson - Pacific B-24 Bomber

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:38:09 GMT

WWII veteran, Dennis Peterson, recounts his 48 combat missions in a B-24 bomber in the Pacific. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Conrad Hansen - US Army Signal Battalion

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:35:14 GMT

Conrad Hansen served in the US Army in the 568th Signal Air Warning Battalion. He served in the Pacific traveling from Hawaii, to Tinian, to Saipan, to Iwo Jima. This lecture recorded on October 11, 2010, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Howard Clements - Europe

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:26:15 GMT

The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Conrad Hansen - PDF US Army Saipan to Iwo Jima

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:18:54 GMT

Carlos Cerna - Navy on USS Johnston

carl.lyman — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:10:18 GMT

Carlos Cerna served in the US Navy in the Philipines on the USS Johnston when it was sunk. He spent two days in the water before being rescued. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Bob Mahas - Ball Turret Gunner

carl.lyman — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:46:15 GMT

Theodore "Bud" Mahas.WWII veteran, Theodore "Bud" Mahas, talks about his experiences as an Army Air Corps ball-turret gunner during 35 combat missions over Europe. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Charles Edwards - Philippines

carl.lyman — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:57:31 GMT

Charles Edwards served in World War II in the Philippines. He is known as someone who is always doing something for someone else. He was born in a small town in Utah and attended Utah State University. Charles and his wife have adopted many children.

Carl Workman - Siapan

carl.lyman — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:54:55 GMT

WWII veteran, Carl Workman, tells of his service in the Pacific theatre and fighting on Siapan. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Cal and Joan Gould - US Navy

carl.lyman — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:52:39 GMT

Joan Gould was a Navy Nurse and Cal Gould served on U.S.S. Guadalcanal. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Boyd Henderson - US Army

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:05:05 GMT

Boyd Henderson was one of 5 brothers who served in World War II. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Bill Wassmer - Battles of Okinawa & Iwo Jima

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:52:39 GMT

Bill Wassmer, tells his experiences serving in the Navy and gives an eye-witness account of th ebattles for Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Alden Rigby - Ace Fighter Pilot

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:50:10 GMT

Ace fighter pilot, Alden Rigby, graduated from Cadets at Spence Field, Georgia, in December, 1943. He graduated from P-51 fighter training at Bartow, Florida in April, 1944, then served as an instructor for two months before he was assigned to the 352nd Fighter Group, based at Bodney, England. He traveled across the Atlantic on the transport ship USS Mt. Vernon with no escorts. On January 1, 1945, he was one of twelve pilots who flew combat during the famous “Legend of Y-29 Mission”, in which he shot down two Me-109s and two FW-190s, becoming an Ace.

Al Church - Japanese POW

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:43:06 GMT

POW, Al Church, tells his experiences serving on Guam and the 45 months he spent as a Japanese prisoner of war. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Jim Powell - 10th Mountan Division

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:03:49 GMT

Jim Powell served in the 10th Mountain Division in Europe. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Bill Johnson - Radio Operator

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:01:32 GMT

Bill Johnson served as a radio operator in the 288th Signal Company. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Louis Slama - Air Force Paratrooper

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:55:44 GMT

Louis Slama joined the Air Force in 1943 and volunteered to be a paratrooper. He jumped behind enemy lines in Holland and fought in Operation Market Garden. He served on the front lines during the Battle of the Bulge and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Orson Blackett - Mine Sweeper

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:53:08 GMT

Orson was the skipper of a mine sweeper in the South Pacific and participated in the battle of Leyte Gulf. He and all his crew survived their ship capsizing during a severe typhoon near the end of the war. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Charles Edwards - Served in Philippines

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:50:24 GMT

Charles Edwards served in World War II in the Philippines. He is known as someone who is always doing something for someone else. Charles and his wife have adopted many children.

Walt Misaka - Occupation of Japan

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:47:00 GMT

Watt Misaka served in World War II during the occupation of Japan. He has two children and three grandchildren and has been a citizen of Utah all of his life.

Swithin Chandler - Doctor in WW II

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:45:05 GMT

Swithin Chandler served as a doctor in Europe in a moble hospital. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Mont Mahoney - Patton's 3rd Army

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:36:21 GMT

Mont Mahoney served in Patton's third army during World War II with the 276th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He is the recipient of the Purple Heart as well as many other awards. He was born in Brigham City, Utah and then graduated from East High School and then from the University of Utah. Mont is a true humanitarian and has served with the boy scouts. In this lecture Mont shares with us his experiences of being in World War II.

John Moore - 492 Bomb Group

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:33:21 GMT

John Moore flew with the 492nd Bomb Group and his experiences dropping supplies to resistance groups in Europe. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Capt. Richard Burton - Pilot in 12th Air Force - PDF

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:29:35 GMT

Capt. Richard Burton - Pilot in 12th Air Force served Europe. PDF

Capt. Richard Burton - Pilot 12th Air Force

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:27:50 GMT

Capt. Richard Burton served as a pilot in the 12th Air Force in Europe. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

J. Heslop - Combat Photographer

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:21:49 GMT

J. Heslop served as a combat photographer recounts his experiences during World War II. This lecture recorded on May 10, 2010, is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Nate Maesser - B-17 Bomber Crew Member

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:17:17 GMT

Nate Maesser, recounts serving on a B-17 bomber crew with the 384 Bomb Group. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Robert Hemmingway - B-17 Pilot - PDF

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:14:12 GMT

Robert Hemmingway was a B-17 pilot and flew 35 combat missions in Europe when he was 21 years old. He is married and has five children, 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but grew up in California. After the bombing at Pearl Harbor, instead of waiting to be drafted, he trained and passed the test to become a pilot. He shares with us his experiences as a pilot during World War II.

Robert Hemmingway - B-17 Pilot

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:12:37 GMT

Pearl Harbor Survivors

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:10:50 GMT

Pearl Harbor survivors recount their experiences during World War II. This lecture, recorded in December 2009 is a part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Pat Patton - Army Air Corp

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:09:01 GMT

Pat enlisted in the army Air Corp in 1941 prior to Pearl Harbor. He was on the Bataan Death March for 10 days and then escaped. He led a group of Pilipino guerillas in the jungle for 10 months against the Japanese but was later captured and sent to work as slave labor in Japanese mines. When he finally returned home he weighed 67 pounds. Mr. Patton is the recipient of two distinguished service awards, four battle stars and soon will receive his Purple Heart. Out of the 386 men that served in his outfit, 11 returned. In his lecture, Henry R. Patton pays tribute to those men.

Captain Doug Boll - US Navy Pilot - PDF

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:03:59 GMT

Captain Doug Boll - US Navy Pilot in the Pacific - PDF

Captian Doug Boll - US Navy Pilot

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:02:16 GMT

Captian Doug Boll served as a US Navy pilot in Pacific. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library

Walter Nelson - Merchant Seaman

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:56:19 GMT

Walter Nelson - Merchant Seaman tells the history of the merchant seaman and about his experiences in World War II. The Remember WWII lectures series is a compilation of lectures given to the public at the Salt Lake City Library.

Bob Welti - Navy Pilot

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:22:38 GMT

Bob Welti, tells humorous stories from his days as a navy pilot and subsequent years as a television weatherman in Salt Lake City. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Conrad Hansen

carl.lyman — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:16:42 GMT

Conrad Hansen served in the 568th Signal Air Warning Battalion. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.

Emmett Davis - Survived Pearl Attack

carl.lyman — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:51:44 GMT

Emmett "Cyclone" Davis is an extraordinary leader and a person who can inspire young men. He was born in Roosevelt, Utah where he grew up as a cowboy. He later went to the University of Utah and later became an Air Force cadet in the 1940s. He was at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. He is credited with shooting down three planes during WWII.

Alden Rigby - Ace Fighter Pilot

carl.lyman — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:47:36 GMT

Ace Fighter Pilot, Alden Rigby, in World War II. Part of a lecture series held at the Salt Lake City Public Library. World War II veterans tell their experiences.