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Oral History Interview with Joe White, October 30, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joe White. White joined the Navy in June, 1944 and was assigned to the amphibious forces. He became a coxswain on an LCVP. In addition to hauling Marines to the beaches on Okinawa, White spent a lot of time running supplies from ship to shore to support the invasion. White has several anecdotes about his experiences like trading the Seabees beer for showers at his camp and being caught in a typhoon. White returned to the US and w… more
Date: October 30, 2014
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: White, Joe B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Joe White, October 30, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joe White. White joined the Navy in June, 1944 and was assigned to the amphibious forces. He became a coxswain on an LCVP. In addition to hauling Marines to the beaches on Okinawa, White spent a lot of time running supplies from ship to shore to support the invasion. White has several anecdotes about his experiences like trading the Seabees beer for showers at his camp and being caught in a typhoon. White returned to the US and w… more
Date: October 30, 2014
Creator: White, Joe B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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