Oral History Interview with Fred Hassenplug, December 29, 1986
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Hassenplug. Hassenplug was born 5 May 1921 in Melton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Naval Academy in June, 1944. His first assignment was aboard the USS O-7 (SS-68). Then on 29 January 1945 he was ordered to report on board the USS Pintado (SS-387) at Pearl Harbor. He served on the boat for six months during which time it was on two combat patrols. Hassenplug recalls the experience of picking up crew members of a …
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Date:
December 29, 1986
Duration:
17 minutes 49 seconds
Creator:
Hassenplug, Fred
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation