Oral history interview with Clifford Syverud [sound recording], 2001.

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Syverud, Clifford S., 1922-. Oral history interview with Clifford Syverud [sound recording], 2001.

Oral history interview with Clifford Syverud [sound recording], 2001.

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Clifford Syverud, a Black Earth, Wis. native, discusses his World War II service as a radio operator abroad a B-24 bomber with the 701st Bomb Squadron of the 8th Air Force. Syverud talks about radio school at Truax Field (Wisconsin), gunnery school (Utah), crew formation, and trip overseas. He relates information about his unit which was lead by actor Jimmy Stewart, bombing Kiel (Germany), and attacking submarines at Calais (France). He describes the mission to Leipzig (Germany) when his plane was shot down including bailing from his aircraft, being taken prisoner by German soldiers, interrogation, and trip to Stalag Luft IV. He details life in a prisoner of war camp, talking about food, Red Cross parcels, the 600-mile march west as Russian forces approached, and release by British paratroopers. He mentions return to the United States and medical problems stemming from his POW experience. Syverud briefly discusses his participation in veterans' organizations like the American Legion and the Badger POW Chapter.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 26 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Videorecording : 1 videocassette (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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