Other Research Materials

Over the years, the Project has collected materials such as letters and diaries.

Some of these materials are part of Project interviews; others are not. All materials pertain to experiences during World War II.

This letter from Robert Flynn describes his experiences as a medic at Iwo Jima.

This interview with Gerald Halterman describes his experiences with the Navy. He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Ernest Intinarelli was one of several brothers who served during WWII. He took part in the invasion of Sicily.

Second Lt. Donald Mitchell was part of a B-24 crew when it went down in Austria. Turned over to the Gestapo, he would spend the next several months as a POW at Luft Stalag #1.

Laszlo Reiszner served with the Hungarian Army; he was captured by the Russians, and was a POW for four years.

Thomas Grady served with the Army Air Corps in the China-Burma Theater. A gunner and radio operator, he was also a talented artist.

John Sidney went into the Army as an interpreter. He was captured by the Germans, and spent time as a POW. Several members of his family were victims of the Holocaust.

Private John Sidney

Arnold Lepisto, the son of Finnish immigrants, served with the Army Signal Corps in the Pacific Theater. He describes his experiences in New Guinea and the Philippines.

Robert Mateer served as an aircraft/engine mechanic in the United Kingdom, North Africa and Italy. In this letter, he talks about his experiences.

Joe Poshefko was a member of the Flying Tigers. This document provides information on how the Tigers were formed.

John Ray served in the Army during World War II, Korea and the early part of Vietnam. He submitted this song, “Second to None,” that honors the II Corps.

Harold Segal was a 1st lieutenant who took part in the invasion of Sicily. Shortly before he went home, Segal was ordered to escort some German POWs to a came near his base. One of the POWs, a general, would be executed for war crimes.