Oral History Interview with Rufus Smith, June 13, 1989
Description:
Interview with Rufus Smith, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Hughes Springs, Texas, who survived the Palawan Massacre. Smith discusses joining the Marines, the bombing of Cavite Naval Yard, his capture at Corregidor and internment at Cabanatuan, transfer to Palawan and experiences in captivity there, the massacre and escaping, rescue by Filipinos and traveling with them, evacuation, returning to the United States, and life after the war.
Date:
June 13, 1989
Creator:
Burlage, George & Smith, Rufus
Partner:
UNT Oral History Program