Interviewer
Brian Garner and Roxann James
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Brian Garner and Roxann James with World War II veteran Gary Preston “Pres” Roberts (1923-2023). Pres served in the Army Signal Corps in the pacific theater in the Philippines with the 40 Division, L Company during the later parts of World War II. In the interview, Pres describes his experiences while stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He also discusses how happy they all were when the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan to end the war with rumors that the Army was expecting 75% casualties with an invasion of the mainland. After the war, Pres served in Korea. During his military career he earned the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star; Philippine Liberation Service Medal with 1 bronze service star; Good Conduct Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Army Occupation Medal for his service.
Publication Date
3-25-2022
Unique Identifier
VHP 113
Format
MP3;
Length
00:47:01
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Gary Preston and World War II, "Interview with Gary Preston "Pres" Roberts - VHP 113" (2022). Winthrop University Oral History Program. VHP 113.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/711
