Wars

Eleanor Kososik, a widow of a German prisoner of war, relates her husband's experiences at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II, as well as his encounters as he made his way from Germany to the United States. The interview took place on November 22, 2005.

Gary Larsson shares his memories of Ogden, including his experiences with POWs during World War II. The interview took place on January 31, 2006.

Allie Lee Taylor Lawler discusses her memories of working at the adjutant general's office at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II. The interview took place on November 21, 2005.

William Eugene Lawler shares his experiences working as a guard at the Defense Depot Ogden during World War II. He describes his interactions with the prisoners of war, including transporting them to their work in the orchards. The interview took place on November 21, 2005.

Garth Maddock describes entering the service in March of 1941, and describes his military career throughout World War II. He discusses living in slit trenches, meeting General Patton, and working with the troops in France. The interview took place in 1972.

Charles Mayberry discusses his experiences as a prisoner of war in the Pacific, China, and Japan during World War II. The interview took place on September 6, 1971.

Walter McBride discusses his experiences during World War II and Pearl Harbor. The interview took place on August 23, 1971.

Charles McFarland discusses his memories of World War II POWs working on his family's turkey farm in Harrisville. The interview took place on December 14, 2005.

Jack Mecham discusses his memories as a young boy with German prisoners of war who worked in agriculture during World War II in American Fork, Utah. The interview took place on December 7, 2005.

Arlo Mueller shares his experiences as a veteran in the Marine Corps. Mueller voluntarily enlisted in the Marines in 1942 and served in World War II with the Marine Air Squadron as a guard and an anti-aircraft machine gun operator. After separating from the military in 1945, he became a member of the Ogden Fire Department from which he retired in 1968. He then worked as a fire inspector at Hill Field and retired in 1975. The interview took place on March 12, 2013.