His experiences in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II. Enlistment in the 124th Cavalry, 1940, at age sixteen; federalization of the National Guard, November, 1940; Louisiana Maneuvers, Summer, 1941; assignment to Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas, 1941; transfer to the 112th Cavalry, 1942; maneuvers at Hueco Springs, Texas, 1942; assignment to New Caledonia, 1942-43; contracting dengue fever; occupation of Woodlark Island, 1943; amphibious training on Goodenough Island, 1943; his wounds received during the amphibious landing on Arawe Island, December 15, 1943; evacuation to Townsville, Australia; comments about A Troop’s camaraderie; evacuation to the States, 1944.