World War II, 1939-1945

The following is an oral history interview with Dale Orgill. The interview was conducted on July 26, 2017 by Alyssa Chaffee. In this interview, Dale discusses his life, his time serving in the United States Navy, and other experiences concerning World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Joyce Cotton were also present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Don Pantone, conducted on March 4, 2019 at Hill Aerospace Museum, by Alyssa Kammerman. Don discusses his life, his memories while serving in the United States military, and his experiences while serving on the Hill Aerospace Heritage Foundation Board. Lorrie Rands, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

Dale Pendleton discusses about his love for music and musical career, as well as his experiences during the war. The interview took place on June 5, 2014.

Cora Peterson describes her memories of living in Utah during the Great Depression and World War II. The interview took place on May 21, 1997.

Charles Polson discusses his work at Hill Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic and his decision to join the service in 1942. The interview took place on August 5, 1972.

Lois Polson discusses growing up in Farr West and, particularly, her nursing career during World War II at the Thomas Dee Memorial Hospital. She reviews medical practices, rationing and other wartime conditions, as well as memories of seeing POWs at the DDO. She also recalls (apparently) interred Japanese-Americans living in shacks on “Tokyo Road” near Willard Bay. She also discusses resentment toward Japanese-American medical personnel working at the hospital during the war.

The following is an oral history interview with Richard Quimby, conducted on April 5, 2019, in his home in Layton, Utah, by Alyssa Kammerman. Richard discusses his life, his memories of serving in the United States Air Force, and his experiences serving on the Hill Aerospace Heritage Foundation Board. Sarah Tooker, the video technician, is also present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Bob Ramos. The interview was conducted on three different days. The first interview was conducted on November 15, 2016, and the second interview was conducted on November 18, 2016 by Lorrie Rands. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Melissa Francis were also present during these interviews. The third interview was conducted on December 9, 2016 by Michael Ballif with Lorrie Rands as the video technician.

The following is an oral history interview with Duane Rands. The interview was conducted on December 2, 2016 in his home in North Salt Lake, Utah, by Lorrie Rands. Duane discusses his life and his memories involving World War II. Michael Ballif, the video technician, and Craig Rands were present during this interview.

The following is an oral history interview with Zach Robbins. The interview was conducted on October 3, 2017 by Lorrie Rands. In this interview, Zach discusses his grandfather-in-law's experiences serving in the United States Army during World War II. They discuss his grandfather-in-law's journals and Zach's experiences transcribing and translating the journals from short hand.