Utah Veterans Remembering World War II

Utah Veterans Remembering World War II episodes:

• 07.13.2011

  Dennis Peterson - Pacific B-24 Bomber

  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.

  
• 07.13.2011

  Howard Clements - Europe

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

  
• 07.13.2011

  Carlos Cerna - Navy on USS Johnston

  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...

  
• 06.06.2011

  Charles Edwards - Philippines

  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...

  
• 06.06.2011

  Carl Workman - Siapan

  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.

  
• 06.06.2011

  Cal and Joan Gould - US Navy

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Boyd Henderson - US Army

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Alden Rigby - Ace Fighter Pilot

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Al Church - Japanese POW

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Conrad Hansen

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Jim Powell - 10th Mountan Division

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Bill Johnson - Radio Operator

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Louis Slama - Air Force Paratrooper

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Orson Blackett - Mine Sweeper

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Charles Edwards - Served in Philippines

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Walt Misaka - Occupation of Japan

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Swithin Chandler - Doctor in WW II

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Mont Mahoney - Patton's 3rd Army

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  John Moore - 492 Bomb Group

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

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

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

  
• 05.24.2011

  Capt. Richard Burton - Pilot 12th Air Force

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  J. Heslop - Combat Photographer

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Nate Maesser - B-17 Bomber Crew Member

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Robert Hemmingway - B-17 Pilot - PDF

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Robert Hemmingway - B-17 Pilot

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Pearl Harbor Survivors

  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.

  
• 05.24.2011

  Pat Patton - Army Air Corp

  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...

  
• 05.24.2011

  Captain Doug Boll - US Navy Pilot - PDF

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

  
• 05.24.2011

  Bob Welti - Navy Pilot

  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...