Military

Stephen Stanford discusses his experiences in the Army Air Force as a C-46 aircraft pilot. Stanford enlisted in the Air Force in July of 1941 and served in World War II where he was responsible for flying gasoline and ammunition to the front lines until his separation in 1946. He then went on to become a professor at Weber State and retired in 1986. The interview took place on March 11, 2013.

Robert Stegen discusses his experiences as a veteran of World War II. Stegen was drafted in 1943 and served until 1946 as a 1st Lieutenant. He is a Purple Heart recipient and also earned the Bronze Star for valor in combat. Following his military service, Stegen began his career at the Army Defense Depot in Ogden, Utah and retired as a chief civilian of that facility in 1980 with 37 years of service. The interview took place on March 11, 2013.

Norborn "Skip" Tabata discusses his life and experiences, including his memories of World War II. He was the only civilian on a Japanese Service basketball team, and shares his memories of learning of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The interview took place on February 12, 1971.

Colonel Edward L. Thorsted discusses his military service experience, including enlisting in the Army in August of 1941. The interview took place on June 30, 1980.

John Udy shares his experiences as a veteran of the Army Air Force. Udy served in the military from 1942 to 1945 as a colonel and first pilot of the B-17 aircraft. During that time he flew 35 missions over Germany as an aircraft commander and received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his service in combat.

Carla Vogel discusses her memories of Ogden and 25th Street, including horseback riding to Hill Field Road, building the Vogel's Drive Inn on 30th Street with her family, and finding an underground distillery. She also describes meeting her husband, who served in the Korean War, and his childhood orphanage experiences as well as being adopted as an adult by her family. The interview took place on October 1, 2013.

Morrell Warr discusses his memories and personal experiences during World War I, as well as his career in the dairy sector during the Depression. Warr also discusses welfare and the tax system in Utah. The interview took place on July 23, 1972.

Columbus Whipple shares his experiences serving in World War I, including receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for rescuing a soldier in northern France during the Vesle campaign. The interview took place on December 15, 1974.

Master Sergeant Kenneth Young discusses his military career and the changes he experienced while in the service for twenty years. The interview took place on July 1, 1980.