For the Tarrant County War Veterans Oral History Project. Decision to drop out of college to join the U.S. Marine Corps; boot camp and training; assignment to combat unit; combat in Korea; combat at Hill 749 and Hill 884; battlefield injury at “the Punchbowl” that resulted in leg amputation; recuperation; opinions regarding enemy soldiers and what the U.S.

His experiences as a radar technician in the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War years. Early family life; decision to join the U.S.

For the Tarrant County War Veterans Oral History Project. Childhood and education in Jacksonville, Tex.; decision to enlist in U.S.

His experiences as an artillery officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Education at U. S.

For the Tarrant County War Veterans Oral History Project. Childhood and early education in rural Northwest Illinois; enlistment in Army Air Forces; training as aviation cadet and service at various stateside bases; combat experience in Pacific theater; postwar minor league baseball career; return to service during Korean conflict; career as pilot for American Airlines.

For the Tarrant County War Veterans Oral History Project. Childhood in Buffalo, New York; family experiences in military service; decision to join U.S.