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Oral History Interview with Vestine Schroeder, February 21, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vestine Schroeder. Schroeder joined the Marines in October of 1942. After boot camp he was assigned to guard duty on North Island in California. He received additional training in the supply room, and was transferred to the Marine base in El Centro, California with Air Group 35. Schroeder worked on the instruments aboard the planes at the base. He did not go overseas, and remained in California for the duration of the war. He was… more
Date: February 21, 2002
Duration: 37 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Schroeder, Vestine
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Finnegan, February 21, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Finnegan. Finnegan joined the Marine Corps without finishing high school right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went to Parris Island to train in February 1942. At New River, North Carolina, Finnegan was assigned to G Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, First Marine Division. Finnegan was among the first Marines to arrive on Guadalcanal in August, 1942. He participated in the Battle of the Tenaru River. … more
Date: February 21, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Finnegan, William H.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Geoffrey Fiskin, February 21, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Geoffrey Fiskin. When Fiskin first tried to enlist in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, he was ordered to return to his farm, an essential duty at the time. He was accepted to the RNZAF on his second attempt and was assigned to the No. 205 Squadron, a flying boat squadron stationed in Singapore. He and other RNZAF personnel were then transferred to the RAF No. 243 Squadron, seeing their first action just one day after Pearl H… more
Date: February 21, 2007
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Fiskin, Geoffrey
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Vernon Kelly, February 21, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vernon Kelly. Kelly joined the Navy in June of 1941. From mid-1941 through March of 1943, he served as a gunner aboard the USS Honolulu (CL-48). They were stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. Beginning in the spring of 1942, they provided escort duty to Australia, Samoa, Alaska and Guadalcanal. They participated in the Battle of Kula Gulf in July of 1943. Kelly was then transferred to the USS Chilton (APA-38), pa… more
Date: February 21, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Kelly, Vernon
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Judson Martin, February 21, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Judson Martin. Martin joined the Army in February of 1943. He completed language school as part of the Army Specialized Training Program. He trained as a German interpreter, and served with the 104th Infantry Division, 413th Infantry Regiment. Around September of 1944, they deployed to France and participated in combat through Belgium, Germany and the Siegfried Line. Martin returned to the US and received his discharge in late 19… more
Date: February 21, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Martin, Judson
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Henry Castle, February 21, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Castle. He was born in Abilene, Texas in 1923. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps on December 27, 1942 with orders to Aviation Cadet Flight Training. After extensive training, he was transferred to the Eighth Air Force in England in October 1944. Initially he flew P-47 Thunderbolts escorting B-17s and B-24s and later he flew P-51 Mustangs escorting B-25s and B-26s. He recalls many details of those aircraft and his var… more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Castle, Henry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Edwin Dubose, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edwin Dubose. Dubose was born in Waxahachie, Texas on 8 August 1917 and after graduating from Texas A&M, received his commission as ensign in the Navy in 1941. He interviewed with Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley while at Midshipman School in Chicago and was selected for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron School in Melville, Rhode Island. After training, Dubose was assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 15. His squadron was the first t… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 37 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Dubose, Edwin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Grief - A Survival Guide (What to Do and Say)

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grievers may face unrealistic expectations from themselves and their friends. Normalizing the grieving experience and learning what to say and how to say it can relieve some complications."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 56 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Kay, Steven
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Barton W. Stone: A Spiritual Biography - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 57 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Williams, D. Newell
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Making Disciples vs. Making Churches - Becoming a Church That is Actually "of Christ"

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is making the case that the biblical call is for people to imitate Christ, not his first century church's methods or practices. When people who are in community with each other, they are a Church of Christ."
Date: February 21, 2006
Duration: 49 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Mashburn, Brian
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Applying Overseas Missions Strategies Across Town

Description: Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"
Date: February 21, 2000
Duration: 57 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Acosta, Albert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Designed for board members and executives of non-profit organizations, this class will reveal how boards can see past the clutter of day-to-day details and provide real governance for their organizations."
Date: February 21, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Packer, Barry
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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History and Receptivity of the Gospels: Deaf in Africa

Description: Lecture given Monday, February 21, 1994, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 21, 1994
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Bush, David
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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What Does It Take? To Refocus and Renew

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Following the theme of the Lectureship, these two classes examine our past, refocus our present perspectives, and call us to renewal. With more intention, energy and commitment as God's people who are mission driven to accomplish his work. It is an attempt to answer the question we must finally ask of each other, "What does it take to be his people?" A very practical look at practicing faith."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 16 seconds
Creator: Gafford, Carol
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Inspiring Parents and Grandparents to Share Christian Values with Children - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grandpa Says... offeres a consistent plan for connecting the great stories and value systems of an older generation with a youthful and pliable generation that is always watching and learning."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 54 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Hall, Robert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Oral History Interview with Thomas Koltoniak, February 21, 2006

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Thomas Koltoniak. He joined the Navy despite being underage. He was assigned to the USS Texas (BB-35), first in the radio division, then in the aerial division. He shares an anecdote about visiting a munitions dump in Iceland on one of the ship's Atlantic crossings. He mentions the radio broadcast of General Dwight Eisenhower?s ?Voice of Freedom? message from the Texas while off the coast of North Africa. He participated in aerial photography missions along … more
Date: February 21, 2006
Duration: 36 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Koltoniak, Thomas
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Jack Lucas, February 21, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack H. Lucas. Lucas was born in Plymouth, North Carolina on 14 February 1928. On 8 August 1942 he quit attending Edwards Military Institute, Salemburg, NC and joined the Marine Corps when he was 14 years old. He forged his mother’s signature on the enlistment documents thus allowing him to join the military even though he was underage. Lucas went to Parris Island, South Carolina for boot camp and received additional trainin… more
Date: February 21, 2005
Duration: 56 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Lucas, Jack
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gunner Johnson, February 21, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gunner Johnson. Johnson joined the Marines in January, 1944. He trained at San Diego and was assigned as a machine gunner to the Fifth Marine Division. He travelled with the division to Hawaii, then Iwo Jima, where he landed with the second wave with the 27th Marines. He spent several weeks in combat and relates several stories. On 12 March, Johnson was wounded and then evacuated to Guam via C-47. He rejoined his unit and was loa… more
Date: February 21, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Johnson, Gunner
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Hugh Robinson, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Hugh Robinson. Robinson was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on 31 January 1916 and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1938. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the USS Yorktown (CV-5). After a one year tour on the Yorktown he was transferred to the USS Bainbridge (DD-246) as a junior engineering officer. In March 1941 he was assigned to Motor Boat Submarine Chaser Squadron 1. He recalls after a three month testing of … more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Robinson, Hugh
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Pleasants, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Pleasants. Pleasants was born in Canon City, Colorado in 1919. He graduated from the University of California in 1942 and enlisted in the United States Navy. After training, Pleasants applied for and received a commission. He was assigned to Patrol Torpedo Boat Squadron 22 (RON 22) based on the island of Corsica. He served as the executive officer aboard PT-309 [this boat is on display at the museum]. He tells of par… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 34 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Pleasants, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Charles Screws, February 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Charles Screws. He was born in Sipe Springs, Texas on December 7, 1921. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. He recalls his assignment to Gunter Field, Alabama training American and British cadets in the BT-13 aircraft. He recounts graduation from Flight School as as a Flight Officer in November 1942, with the rank of Warrant Officer junior grade. He sailed aboard the SS Queen Elizabeth in November 1943. He recalls escorting bombers over occupied France in … more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Screws, Charles
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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