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George Theis

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As the war was ending, George Theis learned that his unit had a band in search of saxophone players. He was a saxophone player. This was some good duty, but he got another pilot assignment before he went home, flying for the liaison service. (4:55)

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When George Theis returned from occupation duty, he got married and began seeking a career in civilian aviation. The tough job market drove him back into the newly renamed Air Force. He had a good run as a flight engineer and worked on the conversion to computerized controls. (3:56)

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He had been a glider pilot in the war and he was a bona fide power pilot who could fly many smaller planes. George Theis then became a flight engineer in a B-52 unit. He was in the cockpit readying for a flight when the pilot asked if he'd like to try a take-off. (1:18)

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George Theis could fly a lot of different planes but he did have favorites. He got to fly jet aircraft as well, before he retired, a long way from the glider he piloted into Germany. (3:49)

George Thompson

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George Thompson remembers a close call with German soldiers while his division liberated the city of Plzen, Czechoslovakia, in May of 1945. Donated by the Prescott, AZ branch of the Veterans History Project. (3:18)

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George Thompson, a tank mechanic, recalls taking fire from German soldiers for the first time in April of 1945. Donated by the Prescott, AZ branch of the Veterans History Project. (2:20)

George Vasil

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After being held at Stalag 7A along with 80,000 other prisoners, George Vasil remember being liberated by Patton's army on April 29, 1945, and how Patton dealt with the number of foreign prisoners. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (9:23)

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George Vasil recalls the hardships he and 5000 fellow prisoners faced while being marched to Stalag 7A, more hardships faced at the camp, and the atrocities performed on Jewish citizens in the area. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (11:04)

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While being held prisoner at Stalag 7A, George Vasil recalls hiding and transporting dirt from escape tunnels in their pants, and putting on plays for the camp. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (5:15)

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While being held as a prisoner of war in Germany, George Vasil recalls how local farmers acquired fertilizer for their crops, and talks about the food he and his fellow prisoners ate. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (4:00)