Scope and Contents Mr. Brooke (b. 1920) was born in Beaver, Utah. He discusses his childhood and schooling years. He joined the Utah National Guard, 222nd Field Artillery Regiment on December 19, 1940. Called to active duty on March 3, 1941 (when activated, their unit became the 222 Field Artillery Battalion, part of the 40th Infantry Division). Following the Pearl Harbor bombing, shipped to various temporary locations until assigned to the 739th Field Artillery Battalion. Received training at Camp Gordon,...