World War II veteran Lonnie Burrell describes some of his experiences while serving in the Army of the United States from 1943-1946. He served with the United States Army Transportation Corps 592nd Port Company in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of World War II. The 592nd was attached to the 5th United States Marine Division during the Invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. A segregated “colored” Army unit, as Port Companies on Iwo Jima were, unloaded cargo from ships, supported combat operations, and evacuated casualties during the campaign to seize the island. The unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its support to the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima from 19-28 February 1945. This is the final episode. In summarizing his experiences, Burrell describes some the lessons he’s learned in life that guided his decisions regarding life, love, relationships, happiness, and family. This podcast was produced by Moses Burrell. If you are a veteran or know a veteran with a story to tell about his or her service, email me at mgburrell33@gmail.com. Thank you again for listening, and please take time to remember the current, and former service of all military veterans.
World War II veteran Lonnie Burrell describes some of his experiences while serving in the Army of the United States from 1943-1946. He served with the United States Army Transportation Corps 592nd Port Company in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of World War II. The 592nd was attached to the 5th United States Marine Division during the Invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. A segregated “colored” Army unit, as Port Companies on Iwo Jima were, unloaded cargo from ships, supported combat operations, and evacuated casualties during the campaign to seize the island. The unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its support to the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima from 19-28 February 1945. This is the fourth of five episodes. In this episode, Burrell talks about returning home from the war and reintegrating back into civilian life. This interview was conducted in December 1999 at his home in Houston, by his son Moses Burrell.
World War II veteran Lonnie Burrell describes some of his experiences while serving in the Army of the United States from 1943-1946. He served with the United States Army Transportation Corps 592nd Port Company in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of World War II. The 592nd was attached to the 5th United States Marine Division during the Invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. A segregated “colored” Army unit, as Port Companies on Iwo Jima were, unloaded cargo from ships, supported combat operations, and evacuated casualties during the campaign to seize the island. The unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its support to the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima from 19-28 February 1945. This is the third of five episodes. Burrell describes his numerous challenges and experiences supporting ground combat operations on Iwo Jima. This interview was conducted in December 1999 at his home in Houston, by his son Moses Burrell.
World War II veteran Lonnie Burrell describes some of his experiences while serving in the Army of the United States from 1943-1946. He served with the United States Army Transportation Corps 592nd Port Company in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of World War II. The 592nd was attached to the 5th United States Marine Division during the Invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. A segregated “colored” Army unit, as Port Companies on Iwo Jima were, unloaded cargo from ships, supported combat operations, and evacuated casualties during the campaign to seize the island. The unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its support to the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima from 19-28 February 1945. This is the second of five episodes, Burrell relives his days stationed at Fort Lawton, Washington. He describes the tensions associated with actions on the base as the nation mobilized for war in the pacific. He also describes racial encounters, on and off-base, in a segregated Army and a segregated country. This interview was conducted in December 1999 at his home in Houston, by his son Moses Burrell.
World War II veteran Lonnie Burrell describes some of his experiences while serving in the Army of the United States from 1943-1946. He served with the United States Army Transportation Corps 592nd Port Company in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of World War II. The 592nd was attached to the 5th United States Marine Division during the Invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. A segregated “colored” Army unit, as Port Companies on Iwo Jima were, unloaded cargo from ships, supported combat operations, and evacuated casualties during the campaign to seize the island. The unit was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its support to the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima from 19-28 February 1945. In this first of five episodes, Burrell recalls how he was drafted into the Army in Houston, Texas, shipped to Fort Lawton, Washington for training, sailed to Honolulu, Hawaii to support recovery operations from the attack on Pearl Harbor, and eventually to Iwo Jima where he would see combat action. This interview was conducted in December 1999 at his home in Houston, by his son Moses Burrell.