D-Day
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Subject Source: general
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Marino, Johnnie M; Gonzalez, José Luis (uncle/nephew). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-10T15:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY006038
Interview Description
Johnnie Marino (90) talks with nephew José Luis Gonzalez (60) about his ancestry and his time during World War II. Facilitator Subject Log 00:48 Johnnie was born in Colorado City, TX. His father was from Chihuahua, MX and worked for the railroad. His mother was from Valencia, Spain. 09:20 Johnnie talks about not finishing high school. He eventually took lower-level college courses as a "sub-student. " 11:00 Johnnie...
Dates:
2009-12-10T15:30:00
Vargas, José R.; Valdez, Alice E. (father/daughter). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-06T15:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY006028
Interview Description
Alice interviews her dad, José Vargas, about his family history, being Mexican-American, and his experiences in the Army in WWII. Facilitator Subject Log 00:50 José's mother's family was driven out of Mexico by Pancho Villa's men during the revolution because they were well off. 14:28 José held odd jobs after High School. He received a letter from Uncle Sam, drafting him to the army. 16:15 All nationalities were in...
Dates:
2009-12-06T15:30:00