Oral History Interview with Henri Granier, November 1, 2011
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henri Granier. Granier joined the Army in 1939 and received basic training at Fort Slocum. Upon completion, he was assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment and sent to Schofield Barracks. He fired at Japanese planes as they left Pearl Harbor on the day of the attack. His first experience of combat was on Guadalcanal in January 1942 when he survived a banzai attack in the jungle. While on night duty in the Solomon Islands, he h…
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Date:
November 1, 2011
Duration:
28 minutes 52 seconds
Creator:
Granier, Henri
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation