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Oral History Interview with Billy Wayne Sherrill, April 22, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Billy Sherrill. Sherrill was born in Houston, Texas in 1926 and joined the US Marine Corps on 26 December 1941. After undergoing boot training at San Diego, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Defense Battalion stationed on Palmyra Atoll for sixteen months. In 1943 he returned to the United States where he underwent six months of advanced training. Sherrill was then sent to Bougainville where he joined the 9th Marines, 3rd Mar… more
Date: April 22, 2015
Creator: Sherrill, Billy Wayne
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

86th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2504, Chapter 104

Description: Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Date: May 22, 2019
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legislative Document
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[News Script: Award for Hero]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about First Lieutenant Robert B. O'Hara, U.S. Air Force, posthumously receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross award.
Date: March 22, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James C. Chandler, July 22, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James C Chandler. Chandler joined the Marine Corps in the spring of 1943. He was assigned to the 1st Armored Amphibian Battalion. Chandler participated in the battles of Guam and Okinawa. He returned to the US and was discharged in December of 1945
Date: July 22, 2008
Creator: Chandler, James C
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Herman Billnitzer, October 22, 2000

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Herman Billnitzer. Mr Billnitzer was a Pharmacist Mate in the Navy and spent most of his time as a corpsman with the 1st Marine Division, landing on Guadalcanal in October 1942. He describes the conditions on Guadalcanal as well as the conditions of the sailors that were rescued from ships sunk in Iron Bottom Sound. Near the end of the year, the 1st Marine Division was relieved by the Army and went to Australia for about eight months. From there, they were s… more
Date: October 22, 2000
Creator: Billnitzer, Herman
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Bale, September 22, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Bale. Bale was born in Dallas, Texas on 19 March 1920. He attended Texas A & M University and upon graduation received a commission in the United States Marine Corps. In 1943 he was assigned to 1st Medium Tank Battalion as commanding officer of Company C. Bale expresses criticism of the training received in tank maneuvers for it lacked liaison with infantry and artillery units, which led to difficulties during actual … more
Date: September 22, 2001
Creator: Bale, Edward
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Jack Christensen, September 22, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Christensen. Christensen joined the Marine Corps in June of 1941. He joined Carlson's Raiders and later joined Edson’s Raiders. They trained through early 1942. He participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign beginning in August of 1942, including Carlson’s Long Patrol. He also served in the Battle of Guam in 1944. He traveled through the Solomon Islands and fought in the Bougainville Campaign. Christensen experienced much comba… more
Date: September 22, 2015
Creator: Christensen, Jack
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Wendell W. Fenn, October 22, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wendell W. Fenn. Born in 1922, he enlisted in the Regular Army in June 1940. He was assigned to the 1st Armored Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After his unit received one hundred motorcycles, he volunteered to take over the Motor Pool. He subsequently trained in the use of the cryptographic machine and was assigned to the Division Headquarters. He quickly advanced to the rank of Master Sergeant. He attended Officers’ Candi… more
Date: October 22, 2000
Creator: Fenn, Wendell W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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