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Oral History Interview with Curtis Whiteway, November 16, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Curtis Whiteway. Whiteway joined the Army in December 1943 and trained at Fort Knox. He was attached to the 99th Infantry Division and landed in France in September of 1944. He recalls a friendly fire incident that reduced his company to 18 men. He also mentions liberating various concentration camps. He had a comrade die in his arms and he shares anecdotes from during the Battle of the Bulge and other combat experiences. He rece… more
Date: November 16, 2017
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Whiteway, Curtis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Ehinger, November 16, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Ehinger. Ehinger was drafted into the Navy in October of 1943. He graduated as Ensign from Supply Corps School in January of 1944, with training in record keeping, payroll and supplies. He was assigned to the USS Lamson (DD-367). They traveled to Hawaii, then to Majuro in the Marshall Islands. From there, they went to Eniwetok and connected with the Seventh Fleet. In December of 1944 the Seventh Fleet traveled to Ormoc Bay… more
Date: November 16, 2017
Duration: 57 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Ehinger, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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