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Episode 8: California WWII Sites, Veteran Stories, and Rare WWII Artifacts | Our WWII Dad
In Episode 8 of Our WWII Dad, brothers Chris and Ken Cangilla dive into WWII history with a focus on Southern California WWII sites and personal stories from the war. Joined by special guest Pat Pattison of Pat Pattison’s Best of California, they uncover fascinating WWII connections across California, from the Tustin Blimp Hangars to the Battle of Los Angeles.
In this episode, Chris and Pat share insights from Chris’s journey through California’s WWII landmarks and Ken’s visit to the 10th Mountain Division exhibit at the History Colorado Center. Discover rare artifacts like the Finnish Lahti L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle, M1 Garand Rifle, and even a Samurai Sword from Pat’s father’s collection.
In this episode, Chris and Pat share insights from Chris’s journey through California’s WWII landmarks and Ken’s visit to the 10th Mountain Division exhibit at the History Colorado Center. Discover rare artifacts like the Finnish Lahti L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle, M1 Garand Rifle, and even a samurai sword from Pat’s father’s collection.
Episode Highlights:
Chris's trip to Southern California WWII sites with Pat (2:40), Ken explores the 10th Mountain Division exhibit (03:38), Finnish Lahti L-39 20mm Anti-tank Rifle (04:22), The Ski Trooper (05:36), 2-Man Pup Tent (06:09), US M1 Garand Rifle with Charles Hunt's M1 Bayonet (06:50), The Pack Mule (08:00), M29 Weasel (08:30), WAC Women's Army Corps (09:28), The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) acknowledgment (10:34), German POW Prison Break at Camp Hale (11:15), German Mountain Infantry Uniform (13:18), M2 60mm Mortar (14:01), Captured Nazi Banner (15:14), M1A1 Bazooka (15:53), Veterans Souvenirs including Italian Beretta Model 1935 Identical to Cangilla Father's (17:11), Pat Pattison & his WWII Dad - Raylinn Pattison (19:02), Pat's Native Californian Roots (21:33), Pat's Dad's Life Pre-WWII and the Civil Conservation Corps (22:16), Pat's Dad's Mementos including His 1650s Samurai Sword (23:51), Pat's Dad's Post-WWII Life (28:15), Pat's Dad's at The Battle of Okinawa & The Ryukyu Islands (30:16), The Deadeyes - 96th Infantry Division (32:44), Raylinn Pattison and Woody Martin - fellow Deadeyes (34:26), CAF SoCal - Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing & Uniform Historian, Jack Luder (36:56), WWII Vets Not Talking Much About the War (40:30), Tustin Blimp Hangers - Then and Now (47:01), The Stories Behind Their Fathers' Uniform Pins? (50:41), Japanese Attack on the Continental U.S. - Elwood Oil Fields, Goleta (53:52), The Battle of Los Angeles (55:47), Goleta's Timbers Roadhouse's Connection to WWII (57:21), Where to Watch "Pat Pattison's Best of California" (01:01:58), Japanese Fu-Go Balloon Bombs and the Only Place on the American Continent Where Death Resulted from Enemy Action During WWII (01:07:15), and California - Pre & Post WWII (01:07:15).
Whether you’re a WWII enthusiast or exploring family veteran stories, this episode uncovers California’s WWII legacy, historical artifacts, and the personal tales that shaped the Greatest Generation. Watch now to journey through America’s WWII history and discover stories you won’t find in textbooks.
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By Chris Cangilla; Ken CangillaIn Episode 8 of Our WWII Dad, brothers Chris and Ken Cangilla dive into WWII history with a focus on Southern California WWII sites and personal stories from the war. Joined by special guest Pat Pattison of Pat Pattison’s Best of California, they uncover fascinating WWII connections across California, from the Tustin Blimp Hangars to the Battle of Los Angeles.
In this episode, Chris and Pat share insights from Chris’s journey through California’s WWII landmarks and Ken’s visit to the 10th Mountain Division exhibit at the History Colorado Center. Discover rare artifacts like the Finnish Lahti L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle, M1 Garand Rifle, and even a Samurai Sword from Pat’s father’s collection.
In this episode, Chris and Pat share insights from Chris’s journey through California’s WWII landmarks and Ken’s visit to the 10th Mountain Division exhibit at the History Colorado Center. Discover rare artifacts like the Finnish Lahti L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle, M1 Garand Rifle, and even a samurai sword from Pat’s father’s collection.
Episode Highlights:
Chris's trip to Southern California WWII sites with Pat (2:40), Ken explores the 10th Mountain Division exhibit (03:38), Finnish Lahti L-39 20mm Anti-tank Rifle (04:22), The Ski Trooper (05:36), 2-Man Pup Tent (06:09), US M1 Garand Rifle with Charles Hunt's M1 Bayonet (06:50), The Pack Mule (08:00), M29 Weasel (08:30), WAC Women's Army Corps (09:28), The 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) acknowledgment (10:34), German POW Prison Break at Camp Hale (11:15), German Mountain Infantry Uniform (13:18), M2 60mm Mortar (14:01), Captured Nazi Banner (15:14), M1A1 Bazooka (15:53), Veterans Souvenirs including Italian Beretta Model 1935 Identical to Cangilla Father's (17:11), Pat Pattison & his WWII Dad - Raylinn Pattison (19:02), Pat's Native Californian Roots (21:33), Pat's Dad's Life Pre-WWII and the Civil Conservation Corps (22:16), Pat's Dad's Mementos including His 1650s Samurai Sword (23:51), Pat's Dad's Post-WWII Life (28:15), Pat's Dad's at The Battle of Okinawa & The Ryukyu Islands (30:16), The Deadeyes - 96th Infantry Division (32:44), Raylinn Pattison and Woody Martin - fellow Deadeyes (34:26), CAF SoCal - Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing & Uniform Historian, Jack Luder (36:56), WWII Vets Not Talking Much About the War (40:30), Tustin Blimp Hangers - Then and Now (47:01), The Stories Behind Their Fathers' Uniform Pins? (50:41), Japanese Attack on the Continental U.S. - Elwood Oil Fields, Goleta (53:52), The Battle of Los Angeles (55:47), Goleta's Timbers Roadhouse's Connection to WWII (57:21), Where to Watch "Pat Pattison's Best of California" (01:01:58), Japanese Fu-Go Balloon Bombs and the Only Place on the American Continent Where Death Resulted from Enemy Action During WWII (01:07:15), and California - Pre & Post WWII (01:07:15).
Whether you’re a WWII enthusiast or exploring family veteran stories, this episode uncovers California’s WWII legacy, historical artifacts, and the personal tales that shaped the Greatest Generation. Watch now to journey through America’s WWII history and discover stories you won’t find in textbooks.