Oral History Interview with Dorwin Lamkin, January 26, 2011
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dorwin F. Lamkin. Lamkin was born in Hudson, Wisconsin on 30 October 1922. He enlisted in the Navy on 30 October 1940, and attended boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. He spent sixteen weeks at Great Lakes. His first assignment was as a Fire Controlman on the USS Nevada (BB-36). He joined the ship at Bremerton Naval Shipyard. He was transferred to the hospital division and was aboard when the Japanese attacked. Lamkin recall…
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Date:
January 26, 2011
Duration:
1 hour 18 minutes 10 seconds
Creator:
Lamkin, Dorwin F.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation