Worked as motor mechanic in Feilding ca 1930. Served with the Air Force in World War II in the Pacific. Worked at Ohakea Air Force Base, and later with Kakariki Feltex Wools. Son of Frank Matthew Whitmore (d 1918) and Hilda Maude Whitmore (fl 1915-1928). Husband of Eileen Rita (née Ferris; b 1917)
Whitmore, Arnold Harold, 1915-1996
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Interview with Arnold Harold Whitmore
Date: 23 July 1989 - 23 Jul 1989
From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.
By: Whitmore, Arnold Harold, 1915-1996
Reference: OHInt-0151/33
Description: Arnold Harold Whitmore gives details of family background, childhood, education, employment during Depression years, politics and Labour Party, World War II and conscription into Air Force, years spent in the Pacific, and American forces in the Pacific. Describes the various houses he has lived in during his married life, social life and local identities in Marton. Discusses impact of television on sport and his family. Recalls his employment after the war and retirement. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Marton Interviewer(s) - Michelle Whitmore Venue - 25 Station Road, Marton Relationship complexity - partial requirements for Massey University oral history paper Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002197 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0389.