Pasewark, William 2018-10-15
This interview features William (Bill) Pasewark as he recounts his youth. In this interview, Pasewark describes growing up during the Great Depression, joining the Marines, and participating in combat during World War II at Iwo Jima.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: William R. "Bill" Pasewark Sr.
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 15, 2018
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:53:53 (1 hour 53 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Childhood and entertainment; Father’s jewelry business; Great Depression Christmas; Living through the Great Depression; Childhood home; 1939 World’s Fair; World War II beginnings; Marine enlistment; Preparing to enter the war; heading to Iwo Jima; Arriving at Iwo Jima; combat; Remembering the soldiers who died in combat; Dog tags, Purple Heart, dropping the atomic bomb; returning to the Bronx
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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