Navy
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
De Leon, Leon; De Leon, Reuben R (father/son). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-13T16:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY006190
Interview Description
Leon De Leon (89) talks to his son Reuben R De Leon (40) about his life. Facilitator Subject Log 00:58 Leon talks about being born in Lompoc, CA, but also living in Mexico until he was 7-years-old. 07:50 Leon talks about becoming a signal-man in the Navy. He talks about why he joined the military. 12:30 Leon joined the Merchant Marines and talks about the scariest moment he ever had on a ship. He tells the story about...
Dates:
2010-02-13T16:30:00
Trujillo, Benjamin Herman; Trujillo, Henry Joséph (uncle/nephew). Penrose Public Library, 2009-10-12T10:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY005836
Interview Description
Henry and Ben remember growing up in Colorado and discuss their family history. Facilitator Subject Log 1:00 Ben and Henry's family came from Spain via Mexico to Colorado. 3:30 Both Ben and Henry were born and raised in Fountain CO, where everyone knew everybody. 7:10 Spent time of the ranch, helping their family farm cattle and sheep. They were poor and only had their family to rely on. 18:00 Ben...
Dates:
2009-10-12T10:30:00