Category Archives: In his words

During an interview, Chick discusses the little combat they faced in North Africa and his witness of the Battle at Kasserine Pass This audio is from an interview conducted by Uni High students Natalie Dullerud, Claire Dickerson, Michael Anukwu and … Continue reading →

Chick talks about his diary, what he wrote and how he was able to keep it.throughout the war. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series

Chick talks about his movement between Rabat and Port Lyautey as well as his visit from the President Roosevelt in 1943. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series … Continue reading →

During an interview, Chick discusses what every day life was like in North Africa. This audio is from an interview conducted by Uni High students Natalie Dullerud, Claire Dickerson, Michael Anukwu and Joaquin Malik, as part of the Uni Class … Continue reading →

Chick shares about his WWII photos, camera and taking pictures during the war. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series    

During an interview, Chick discusses the combat engagements in North Africa and who the enemy was. This audio is from an interview conducted by Uni High students Natalie Dullerud, Claire Dickerson, Michael Anukwu and Joaquin Malik, as part of the … Continue reading →

Chick talks more about the landing in North Africa, loss of life during the landing, attack on the ship he came over on and the 1st few days after the invasion. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of … Continue reading →

During an interview, Chick discusses This audio is from an interview conducted by Uni High students Natalie Dullerud, Claire Dickerson, Michael Anukwu and Joaquin Malik, as part of the Uni Class of 2016’s oral history project on the experiences of … Continue reading →

Chick talks about ‘Operation Torch’ the invasion of North Africa on November 8th, 1942. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series

During an interview, Chick discusses his final training in the United States before he headed for North Africa. This audio is from an interview conducted by Uni High students Natalie Dullerud, Claire Dickerson, Michael Anukwu and Joaquin Malik, as part … Continue reading →