Oral History Interview with Ralph Larry Kiggins, January 19, 2015
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ralph Larry Kiggins. Kiggins recalls his experiences through the Great Depression. He joined the Navy in April of 1944. He served as a deckhand aboard the USS Jefferson County (USS LST-845). They traveled to Hawaii in March of 1945 to unload cargo and complete amphibious training operations. In late 1945, they supported occupation landings on Japan and the Philippines. Kiggins continued his service after the war ended, receiving …
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Date:
January 19, 2015
Duration:
58 minutes 31 seconds
Creator:
Kiggins, Ralph Larry
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation