Brazones, Donald L. (Interview transcript and video, 1 of 2), 2009
Description:
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Donald Brazones enlisted into the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 in retaliation to the Japanese's bombing of Pearl Harbor. Brazones trained to be a navigator and was sent to England to fly missions over Europe. On Brazones' 18th mission, he was shot down and captured by German Officers. His interview is a detailed recollection of his time in the service, especially his memories from the day he was shot down, and his subsequent capture, imprisonment and release from captivity.
Institution:
Grand Valley State University Libraries
Collection:
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Rights:
In Copyright
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Language:
eng
Type:
moving image