Oral History Interview with Granville T. Summerlin, June 9, 1981
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Interview with Granville T. Summerlin, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Hughes Springs, Texas. Summerlin discusses his experiences as a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, or the "Lost Battalion" of the 36th Infantry Division, including: being drafted in 1940 and training; deployment to East Asia and diversion to Brisbane after December 7th; assignment to Sangosari Airfield, Malang, Java; the Japanese assault and American surrender; internment and labor at T…
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Date:
June 9, 1981
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Summerlin, Granville T.
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Partner:
UNT Oral History Program