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Subject	Collection	Story	Interviewed by
Moises Garza	World War II	By Ismael Martinez Moises Garza enjoyed the simple farm life of La Joya, Texas. Born Sept. 4, 1924, he grew up by a river and enjoyed fishing and hunting deer and ducks. Garza remembers huge family gatherings where they cooked food... Read More	Yudith Vargas
Luis R. Garza	World War II	By Hason Halpert For Air Force Gunner Luis Garza, the worst thing that could have happened to him during World War II occurred before he even got overseas. “While we were waiting [to go overseas], my mother got a notice that my... Read More	Raquel C. Garza
Rudy Vela Garza	World War II	By Elliott Blackburn For Raul de la Garza, the cratered landscape was a constant reminder of just how close the battlefield was. De La Garza remembers one particular evening when he and fellow soldiers were laying communications wire. The... Read More	William Luna
Jose Guadalupe Garza	World War II	By Liliana Martinez When Jose Guadalupe Garza was in the 9th grade in Brownsville, Texas, in 1937, his Anglo teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. "I told her I wanted to be a lawyer, but she told me that I wanted to... Read More	Ms. Vanesa Salinas
Alejandro Paiz Garza	World War II	By Cheryl Smith Kemp When Alejandro P. Garza got called up for the war, he was working in a Houston shipyard as a welder. Garza was 18, and, the year before, had dropped out of A.C. Jones High School in his hometown of Beeville, Texas, to... Read More	Martin Montez
Benigno Gaytan	World War II	By Melissa Mendoza “Most of my friends, they say, ‘Let’s join the Navy,’” said Benigno “Tony” Gaytan, when asked why he signed up for the Armed Forces during World War II. “I said, ‘OK.’” At 17, Gaytan was working as a stock... Read More	Amanda Peña
Narciso Gil	World War II	By Andy Valdez The Gil family story is one of overcoming the Great Depression, discrimination and one of service: four of the Gil brothers would answer their country's call to arms. Paul, Simón, Narciso and Otis would bear arms... Read More	Andrea Valdez
Otis Gil	World War II	By Andy Valdez The Gil family story is one of overcoming the Great Depression and discrimination, as well as one of service, as three of the four Gil brothers would answer their country's call to arms. Paul, Narciso and Otis would... Read More	Andrea Valdez
Paul Gil	World War II	By Andy Valdez The Gil family story is one of overcoming the Great Depression and discrimination, as well as one of service, as three of the four Gil brothers would answer their country's call to arms. Paul, Narciso and Otis would... Read More	Andrea Valdez
Pete Gil	World War II	By Andy Valdez The Gil family story is one of overcoming the Great Depression and discrimination, as well as one of service, as three of the four Gil brothers would answer their country's call to arms. Paul, Narciso and Otis would... Read More	Andrea Valdez
Emiliano Espinosa Gimeno	World War II	By Brandon Fields, St. Bonaventure University Emiliano E. Gimeno remembers that when Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese, he initially did not realize how the event would change his life. Born in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 24, 1921... Read More	Joseph Padilla
Mike C Gomez	World War II	By Christine Powers "I had a bitter taste in my mouth when I learned both my sons were drafted for Vietnam," said World War II veteran Mike Gomez. He leaned forward in his seat, paused for a second and then emphasized: "A bitter taste... Read More	Ricardo Pimentel
Graciano Gomez	World War II	By Edwin de la Torre Experiences change lives forever, and for Graciano Gomez, serving during World War II was the experience he said opened his eyes and mind to a greater picture. After his service he returned with new goals and a greater... Read More	Henry Mendoza
Fred Gomez	World War II	By Wesley Monier To fulfill a promise made many years ago to a young soldier friend killed in battle, Ferdinand “Fred” Gomez named his oldest son Raymond. The two men vowed that if one of them died, the other one would name his first son... Read More	William Luna
Marcus Lopez Gomez	World War II	By Otto Smith-Goeke Marcus Lopez Gomez has seen many forms of racial discrimination and difficult economic times throughout his life. As a veteran of World War II, Gomez's war experiences, family-oriented perspective and emphasis on work... Read More	Rene Zambrano
Johnnie Ramos Gonsalez	World War II	By Alyson Espino Johnnie Gonsalez can't recall much of his time serving in the military, but he remembers how grateful he was to make it back home alive. Born in the small city of Florence, Kansas, Gonsalez grew up with three brothers... Read More	Tella Garcia
Armando E. Gonzales	World War II	By Dionicia Rivera Lying in a cold stream with a bullet wound to his chest, Armando E. Gonzales felt his body getting weaker. Surrounded by the enemy in the Aleutian Islands, Gonzales had been shot by a sniper; he thought his life was over... Read More	Jennifer Kelleher
Norman Gonzales	World War II	By Emiko Fitzgerald It wasn't until he went for his physical, after being drafted in October of 1942, that Lufkin, Texas, native Norman Gonzales realized he was blind in one eye. However, that didn’t stop Gonzales from serving in the... Read More	Mr. Paul Rodriguez Zepeda
Pablo B. Gonzales	World War II	By Christine Pev On Dec. 7, 1941, 20-year-old Pablo Gonzales heard on the radio in his hometown of Sabinal, Texas, that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor, and he immediately wanted to enlist in the military to help defend his country.... Read More	Jeffery K. Wantanabe
Seferino Nino Gonzales	World War II	By Diana Pena Sitting in front of a disassembled cuckoo clock, Seferino Nino Gonzales’ demeanor gave little hint that he was a veteran of at least two wars, which he described as a “very pleasant experience.” At the time of his... Read More	Raquel Garza
Abelardo Martinez Gonzales	World War II	By Trinidad Aguirre A paratrooper and medical corpsman for the 507th Airborne Regiment, Abelardo M. Gonzales fought in World War II using bandages instead of bullets, tourniquets instead of bayonets. Gonzales recalled his combat... Read More	Trinidad Tito Aguirre
Telesfora Barbara Gonzales Gonzalez	World War II	By Emily Cox Florence Gonzales Gonzalez set a strong example for her siblings and coworkers throughout her life with her hard work and efforts toward perfection. “I became a Mrs. how-you-do-it,” said Gonzalez, recalling how she... Read More	Raquel C. Garza
Norberto M Gonzalez	World War II	By Catherine Mathieson Contrasts have defined Norberto Gonzalez's life. Gonzalez appreciates the opportunities the United States has offered him; he came here because he saw none in the tiny Cuban village where he was born. ... Read More	Erika Martinez
Julian L. Gonzalez	World War II	By Raquel C. Garza Julian L. Gonzalez didn’t walk the stage during the Thomas A. Edison graduation ceremonies in May of 1944. Instead, his father walked the stage in his place. "It was announced that I wasn't there, that [my father]... Read More	Veronica Franco
Roberto Gonzalez	World War II	By Beth Nottingham Roberto Gonzalez had a Sunday tradition of listening to news about World War II on a big old radio in the living room with his dad, Catarino Gonzalez. Little did he know that his love of radio would be his ticket to... Read More	Kevin Bales
Agapito Casarez Gonzalez	World War II	By Erika L. Martinez When Agapito Casarez Gonzalez was drafted into the Army on June 2, 1942, he never imagined the horrors and devastation his eyes would have to see. "The draft got me," Gonzalez said. And even though his... Read More	Mary L. Nieves
Carmen R. Gonzalez	World War II	By Anthony Sobotik Carmen Gonzalez has shouldered his responsibilities with grace Gonzalez was milking cows at a neighbor's farm to help support his family by the time he was 12. And during World War II, he did his duty on the... Read More	Nicole Cruz
Encarnacion A. Gonzalez	World War II	By DIONICIA RIVERA Lying in a cold stream with a bullet wound to his chest, Encarnacion Armando Gonzales felt his body getting weaker and thought his life was over. Surrounded by the enemy in the Aleutian Islands, he had been shot by a... Read More	Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Ernest George Gonzalez	World War II	By Corina Kellam Before the births of his son and three daughters, before trying his hand at professional golf training and real estate, Ernie Gonzalez was a naval engineer. Gonzalez attended Oatman Grammar School in Arizona first... Read More	Rene Zambrano
Julian Gonzalez	World War II	By Veronica Sainz Raised with 11 sisters, four brothers and two pet javelinas in the small town of Chapin, Texas, no one could have guessed that Julian Gonzalez would become a decorated veteran of the Normandy invasion. Gonzalez... Read More
Evelio Grillo	World War II	By Lindsay Graham Raised in Ybor City, a Cuban neighborhood inside Tampa, Fla., Evelio Grillo attended black segregated schools and grew up with black role models. "Black Cubans were closer to black Americans and white Cubans were... Read More	Mario Barrera
Joe M. Guajardo	World War II	Tribute provided by Grace Charles, daughter of Joe Medina Guajardo. After two years of separation during World War II, U.S. Army soldier Joe Medina Guajardo was reunited by chance in Australia with his cousin, Juan Sanchez. They... Read More
Elias Guajardo	World War II	By Kristen Henry Deep blue, purple, coral. Even 60 years after Jesse Guajardo served in the Navy the colors of the seas and oceans he traveled still strike him. "I went to the Pacific, the Pacific is blue," Guajardo reminisced at his... Read More	Kristin Henry
Rafael Guerra	World War II	By Nikki Muñoz Rafael A. Guerra has always had an optimistic outlook on life, relying on an affirmation for help through life's rough spots, including his tour of duty: "If the sun comes out today, it is going to shine on me; if it doesn't... Read More	Nicole Cruz
Juventino Guerra	World War II	BY Juliana Torres Raised in small towns and on ranches, Juventino Guerra never went far from home. Then WWII opened new opportunities to travel and learn other perspectives. He enlisted on Jan. 8, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas. Initially, he... Read More	Markel Rojas
Henry Martinez Guerra	World War II	By Lindsay Fitzpatrick From the fields of west Texas to the beaches of Normandy, Henry Guerra has fought adverse conditions to succeed. He spent much of his young life under the scorching Texas sun, picking cotton, spinach and radishes,... Read More	Brenda Sendejo
Roberto Guerra	World War II	By Lizette Romero Roberto Guerra had a deep pride: pride in his military service in World War II; of his unit, which distinguished itself in Europe; of the many medals he earned for his actions; and of the woman who saw beyond his injuries... Read More	Mario J. Cruz
Delfino Jose Guerrero	World War II	By Cheryl Smith Kemp For World War II veteran Delfino Guerrero, who grew up in the urban jungle of Chicago during The Great Depression, three of the big “musts” in life were speak Spanish at home, English at school and the Boys Club; run... Read More	William Luna
Victoria Partida Guerrero	World War II	By Christa Desimone She remembers the telephone call like it was yesterday. A man had rushed into the office where she was working in May of 1946, yelling to her that she had a phone call waiting for her across the street. Victoria... Read More	Elizabeth Aguirre
Antonia Medina Guerrero	World War II	By Melanie Kudzia "Go to school, and not only that, pay attention!" This is one bit of advice Ignacio and Antonia Guerrero passed on to their children and grandchildren. They insist on their family attending school, working hard and... Read More	Juan Marinez
Ignacio Guerrero	World War II	By Melanie Kudzia "Go to school, and not only that, pay attention!" This is one bit of advice Ignacio and Antonia Guerrero passed on to their children and grandchildren. They insist on their family attending school, working hard and... Read More	Juan Marinez
Carlos Guzman Guerrero	World War II	By Antonio Gilb Over half a century after it happened, Carlos Guerrero remembers the incident in May 1945 clearly - because of what it symbolized about America's racial tensions, as well as because of what it said about how communication... Read More	Antonio Gilb
Andrew Guzman	World War II	By David Muto When Andrew E. Guzman tried to enlist in the Marines at 18, he was turned away and told to wait for the draft. With remorse... Read More	Jessica Marie Thomas
Consuelo Mary Hartsell	World War II	By the Voces staff Consuelo Hartsell grew up in Rawlins, Wyoming, in the only Latino family in a small town where the neighbors included Scandinavians, Greeks, Japanese and one African-American family. It was not until her last year of... Read More	Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez
Joe Hernandez	World War II	By Caleb Pritchard During his 22 months in the Army Air Forces, Joe Hernandez survived a remarkable 35 bombing missions in World War II Europe as the top turret gunner on a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber. Hernandez remembered how he and... Read More	Brenda Sendejo
Ezequiel R. Hernandez	World War II	By Michael Trevino Following his brothers' example of taking a stand against a foreign power and volunteering for the military, Ezequiel Hernandez enlisted in the Armed Forces as a teenager. "When I turned 18, none of my brothers were... Read More	Mr. Paul Rodriguez Zepeda
Rodolfo Hernandez	World War II	By Jordyn Davenport Although Rodolfo Hernandez never saw the frontline of battle, World War II was an exciting time for him. That’s because Hernandez performed with his family’s informal entertainment troupe as a singer nicknamed... Read More	Peter Haney
Agustin Louis Hernandez	World War II	By Connor Higgins Agusti¬n Louis Hernandez's life has been one of service: to his country as an engineer/gunner on a B-24, to his community as a firefighter and lawman for 37 years, and to his family as a husband and father. And as a... Read More	Mr. Paul Rodriguez Zepeda
Alfred J. Hernandez	World War II	By Benjamin Smith After serving his time in the Army and tasting equality in various parts of the country and world, Alfred J. Hernandez wanted nothing more than to leave the city he’d later change. As a soldier, Hernandez had... Read More
Emma Villareal Hernandez	World War II	By Adrienne M. Cody One needn't go further than Emma Hernandez’s own family, well-known in their community of Pharr, Texas, for their humanitarian efforts, to understand why she has devoted her life to civic service. Hernandez’s... Read More	Gary Villereal

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