Where History and Heroes Meet
INDIANAPOLIS WORLD WAR II ROUNDTABLE - ERNIE PYLE CHAPTER
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"Journey of a POW, The Survival of a Korean War POW is the memoir of my father George J. Matta Sr’s imprisonment during the Korean War.
It begins with his capture, follows him through captivity in five POW camps, and ends with his repatriation in Operation Little Switch in 1953. He was starved, frozen, isolated, and denied medical care after a beating with a rifle that caused a serious head injury. He saw his men murdered and their corpses abused.
And yet, his story of wartime atrocities and the murder of innocents is also a story of bravery, loyalty, and patriotism.
Please note that the book does not include graphic details of the worst of what he saw, nor does it contain any embellishments of his description of events."
George J. Matta Jr.
https://georgejmatta.com/the-book/
(Link to George J. Matta Jr's website)
Send your RSVP to Karl Kleinbub, knj1002@myninestar.net, or phone (317) 607-6948, no later than Thursday, February 19.
Please bring exact change ($11 cash) for your dinner, plus a few dollars for your generous dinner tip. Drawing tickets are $5 (ea), and are optional. Prizes are your pick of a variety of military history collector artifacts and books.
Northside Events & Social Club
(formerly K of C)
2100 E 71st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
"WWII TIMES"
Alex Rearick
December 1, 1925 - July 28, 2025
2026 MONTHLY DINNER PROGRAMS
(Meet 4th Monday every month - except May and December)
Dinner (RSVP), $11 + table tip, please (tip not included with $11)
5:00 pm doors open - 6:00 PM dinner served
7:00 PM program starts
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MARCH 23
APRIL 27
MAY 18
JUNE 22
JULY 27
AUGUST 24
SEPTEMBER 28
OCTOBER 26
NOVEMBER 23
DECEMBER (No meeting)
MISSION STATEMENT
The Indianapolis Ernie Pyle Chapter of the WWII Roundtable was formed in 1987.
Every month we have Veterans, guests and members share their real-life stories.
We bring in speakers who are experts and authors of military history, including local leaders of the military community.
Our diverse members are Veterans, Veteran families, friends or military enthusiasts, war aficionados and history buffs.
We learn about history and meet real American heroes.
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World War II Times Apr 1989 Special Issue Vol. 4 No. 3 (Part 1 & 2)
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Monday, February 23, 2026
"My father SFC George J. Matta Sr.,
Korean War POW"
Featured Program:
Join us!
Learn about WWII history from the heroes that lived it.
Meet authors, heroes, historians, history buffs & Veterans.
Everyone is welcome - all ages!
Share and view events for Veterans, friends & families all around Central Indiana.
2026 ANNUAL DUES
Veteran Family $20
Non-Veteran Family $25
WWII Veterans FREE Membership.
Make check payable to: WWII Roundtable Inc.
MAIL TO: Andy Fulks, Treasurer, WWII Roundtable Inc.
917 E Walnut St, Lebanon, IN 46052
CASH: Pay in person with check or cash at the sign-in table.
TO JOIN:
Attend a meeting, provide your contact information and pay your dues in person, check or cash.
World War II Times Mar 1989 Vol. 4, No. 2 part 1 & 2
NOTICE:
If weather conditions should become a factor, we will keep you posted.
World War II Times Nov 1989 Vol. 4, No. 6 (Part 1 & 2)
George J. Matta Jr.
Author of: "Journey of a POW
The Survival of a Korean War POW"
WWII Roundtable Monthly Program
Guest Speaker:
Please click on picture links to view newspapers (in two downloadable parts).
Find archives on the "Recommended Reading" page.
(More issues to come.)
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World War II Times Jan 1989 Vol. 4, No. 1 part 1 & 2
Our new Commemorative Challenge Coins are given FREE to all WWII Veterans.
They are also available with a $10 donation.
"A gripping, vivid and powerful true life story of the daily struggle to survive in the prisoner of war (POW) camps during the Korean War. Documented are the long march into captivity and over 800 days of desperation, treachery and brutality." Kathryn Lerch
Historical Newspaper Collection:
In Memory - Our WWII Veterans
World War II Times Jul 1989 Vol. 4, No. 4 (Part 1 & 2)
Northside Events & Social Club (formerly "Knights of Columbus")
2100 E 71st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Doors open - 5 PM. Dinner/(RSVP) - 6 PM. Program - 7 PM.