Oral History Interview with Daniel F. Hinojosa, February 22, 2012
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Daniel F. Hinojosa. Hinojosa volunteered for the Marine Corps in 1944 so as to avoid being drafted. He trained in San Diego. When deployed, Hinojosa was attached to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division. Hinojosa then goes on to describe landing in the first wave on Red Beach at Iwo Jima. He was in a machien gun squad. Hinojosa was discharged in 1946 and returned home to finish high school.
Date:
February 22, 2012
Duration:
38 minutes 06 seconds
Creator:
Hinojosa, Daniel F.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation