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Oral History Interview with William Schell, December 16, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Schell. Schell joined the Navy in March 1944. He was trained as an aviation ordinance man and was assigned to VC-84 as a gunner on a TBM-3. His squadron was assigned to the USS Makin Island (CVE-93) and participated in the battles of Leyte Gulf, Lingayen Bay, and Iwo Jima. Schell talks about how they bombed Iwo Jima for thirty-two days with little effect. He was discharged in February 1946.
Date: December 16, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Schell, William
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Sign on Building]

Description: Photograph of a round sign reading, "Main Event Party Rentals", on top of a building in Cuero, Texas. The tops of other buildings are also visible.
Date: December 16, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Front of Building]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a building in Lufkin, Texas. An American flag and a Texas Historical Commission marker are visible in front of the building to the left.
Date: December 16, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell
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