Ira Schilling Interview (2007)
World War II Oral Histories
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Solomon Islands, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2007-09-11
Duration: 00:05:01
Subjects: Schilling, Ira | World War II | Military | Veterans | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives | United States. Marine Corps. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Contributors:
- Ready, Crystal Interviewer
- Schilling, Ira Interviewee
Description
An oral history interview conducted on September 11, 2007, with Ira Schilling, a member of the 6th Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Division during World War II. He discusses: his deployment to the Pacific Theater; battles against the Japanese; and the sacrifice of war.