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Oral History Interview with Henry Osburn, December 23, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Osburn. He begins with an anecdote about his birth and a mix-up on his birth certificate. In 1944, he was draftred into the Navy at 18 years of age. Osburn went to boot camp in San Diego for four weeks of intense training. His pay was $32 per month. When he finished Basic Training, Osburn was attached to Carrier Aircraft Support Unit 53 in Hopeville, California. Two months later, he was sent to Philadelphia for more tr… more
Date: December 23, 2007
Duration: 58 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Osburn, Henry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Henry Osburn, December 23, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Osburn. He begins with an anecdote about his birth and a mix-up on his birth certificate. In 1944, he was draftred into the Navy at 18 years of age. Osburn went to boot camp in San Diego for four weeks of intense training. His pay was $32 per month. When he finished Basic Training, Osburn was attached to Carrier Aircraft Support Unit 53 in Hopeville, California. Two months later, he was sent to Philadelphia for more tr… more
Date: December 23, 2007
Creator: Osburn, Henry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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