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Oral History Interview with Art Goethe, June 25, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Art Goethe. Goethe dropped out of high school after contracting tuberculosis. Upon recovery, he worked as a roofer at the Army barracks. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy, with his parents’ permission. Despite his abbreviated education, he scored well on examinations and went on to radio school. He transferred in and out of many outfits as a radioman, working on a wooden sub-chaser, an LTA blimp, and an airship rescue unit be… more
Date: June 25, 2008
Duration: 40 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Goethe, Art
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Art Goethe, June 25, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Art Goethe. Goethe dropped out of high school after contracting tuberculosis. Upon recovery, he worked as a roofer at the Army barracks. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy, with his parents’ permission. Despite his abbreviated education, he scored well on examinations and went on to radio school. He transferred in and out of many outfits as a radioman, working on a wooden sub-chaser, an LTA blimp, and an airship rescue unit be… more
Date: June 25, 2008
Creator: Goethe, Art
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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