Oral history interview with Edward H. Lainberger, [sound recording], 1996.

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Oral history interview with Edward H. Lainberger, [sound recording], 1996.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773593739

Edward H. Lainberger, a Montello, Wisconsin native, discusses his experiences in the Army, including duty as a clerk at Sugamo Prison in Japan after World War II and with the 8th Army during the Korean War. Lainberger speaks of being drafted in April of 1945, basic and artillery training at Fort Bliss (Texas), and assignment to Sugamo Prison in Japan. He talks about duty as a pass clerk, working with visiting families of war criminals, and his awareness of the war crime trails. He comments on meeting Tokyo Rose and Hideki Tōjō, and he portrays the general demeanor of the prisoners. Lainberger describes a typical duty day, recreational activities, visiting Mount Fuji on leave, and seeing limited reconstruction of the country. After the start of the Korean War, he discusses being reassigned to a transportation section at headquarters of the 8th Army Headquarters in Yokohama. He tells of arranging to see his brother, who came through Yokohama with the Army. Lainberger touches on having enough points to be sent home in 1951, participating in Operation Longhorn in Texas with a military police outfit, and working as a security guard at Fort Custer (Michigan) until his discharge. He addresses his civilian career at Oscar Mayer and membership in the VFW and American Legion. Lainberger relates going to China in 1949 to receive a transfer of 250 prisoners from Lord Ward Jail (Shanghai), and he portrays the behavior of the Chinese prisoners.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 14 p.Military papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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