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Oral History Interview with George Haggerty, March 25, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Haggerty. Haggerty was employed as a civilian contractor with the US Army when WWII started. When his contract expired, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 1942. By June, 1943, Haggerty had been through basic training at Parris Island and was commissioned a second lieutenant after officer candidate school at Quantico. When Haggerty went overseas, he boarded the SS Extavia (1941) for a trip through the Panama C… more
Date: March 25, 2004
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Haggerty, George L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Bennie Whitley, March 25, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bennie Whitley. Whitley joined the Army and served as sergeant in the motor pool in Battery A, 57th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division. He participated in the Battle of Okinawa. Whitley continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge in 1947.
Date: March 25, 2004
Duration: 29 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Whitley, Bennie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Franklin Paulsen, June 25, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Franklin Paulsen. Paulsen joined the Navy in March of 1943. He served as Quartermaster 2nd Class aboard USS North Carolina (BB-55). In December of 1943 they joined forces and bombarded the island of Nauru in the Philippines. Going into early February of 1944 they participated in the Gilbert Islands operation. They later bombarded Kwajalein, Saipan and Tinian. Additionally, they operated in the North China Sea. Paulsen recalls ste… more
Date: June 25, 2004
Duration: 39 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Paulsen, Franklin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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