Oral History Interview with Orby Ledbetter, June 9, 2000
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Orby Ledbetter. Ledbetter joined the Texas Army National Guard in 1937 as a soldier in the Texas 36th Infantry Division, 142nd Infantry Regiment. He provides details of serving in the Texas Guard and remaining with the 36th ID throughout the war. He describes his experiences completing basic training through numerous camps and traveling overseas aboard the SS Argentina. Beginning in April of 1943 Orby served in the North African …
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Date:
June 9, 2000
Duration:
2 hours 1 minute 44 seconds
Creator:
Ledbetter, Orby
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation