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Oral History Interview with John McKillican, July 1, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John McKillican. McKillican was born in Burbank, California. Quitting high school, he worked at a ranch until he joined the Navy at seventeen years old. He was sent to Farragut, Idaho for eight weeks of boot training followed by sixteen weeks at the Navy Signal School at San Diego. He then reported to Oceanside, California where he joined a ten man communication team assigned to the 5th Marine Division. After three months of… more
Date: July 1, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: McKillican, John
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Candlelight vigil outside of Rainbow Lounge]

Description: A photograph of people gathered outside of the Rainbow Lounge for a candlelight vigil due to the recent raid. They are holding up small candles and the sign as well as a "Grand Re-Opening" banner are visible. A man with a camera is standing at he back of the crowd.
Date: July 1, 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with John McKillican, July 1, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John McKillican. McKillican was born in Burbank, California. Quitting high school, he worked at a ranch until he joined the Navy at seventeen years old. He was sent to Farragut, Idaho for eight weeks of boot training followed by sixteen weeks at the Navy Signal School at San Diego. He then reported to Oceanside, California where he joined a ten man communication team assigned to the 5th Marine Division. After three months of… more
Date: July 1, 2009
Creator: McKillican, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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