Robert Abate Oral History Interview Part 4
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Title
Robert Abate Oral History Interview Part 4
Description
Robert describes the relationship between a World War Two veteran and his son.
Creator
Yonkers Public Library
Source
Robert Abate
Publisher
Yonkers Public Library
Date
8/7/2018
Contributor
Robert Abate
Format
MP3
Identifier
2018.021.003
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Michael Walsh
Interviewee
Robert Abate
Location
Yonkers Will Library
Original Format
MP3
Duration
10:43
Time Summary
1:28-Fight with Japan like a knife fight as opposed to a boxing match with Germany.
2:54-Anonymous veteran 'Joe' sharpshooter for his company-never misses.
4:10-Only 4 men of 'Joe's' company survives.
4:29-'Joe' upset over lack recognition for his actions during WW II.
5:04-Battle of Sugarloof Hill-Okinawa
5:30-'Joe'' pick-ups little kid whose mother died.
7:12-Robert calls 'Joe's' son.
7:35-Robert calls 'Joe's' son a second time and sends him a transcript.
8:16-'Joe's' son realizes father couldn't express his love for him.
9:08-Why veterans didn't tell their loved ones about the war.
10:03-PTSD from World War Two.
2:54-Anonymous veteran 'Joe' sharpshooter for his company-never misses.
4:10-Only 4 men of 'Joe's' company survives.
4:29-'Joe' upset over lack recognition for his actions during WW II.
5:04-Battle of Sugarloof Hill-Okinawa
5:30-'Joe'' pick-ups little kid whose mother died.
7:12-Robert calls 'Joe's' son.
7:35-Robert calls 'Joe's' son a second time and sends him a transcript.
8:16-'Joe's' son realizes father couldn't express his love for him.
9:08-Why veterans didn't tell their loved ones about the war.
10:03-PTSD from World War Two.
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Citation
Yonkers Public Library, “Robert Abate Oral History Interview Part 4,” Yonkers Public Library Archive, accessed April 19, 2024, http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/526.