Oral History Interview with John Thomas Maloney, June 26, 2012
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Thomas ""Tom"" Maloney. Maloney joined the Naval Air Reserve in Ocotber, 1941. Upon earning his wings, Maloney was assigned to Air Group 98 aboard the USS Princeton (CVL-23). He flew combat missions against targets all over New Guinea before being transferred to Air Group 6 aboard the USS Hancock (CV-19) in July, 1944. Aboard the Hancock, Maloney struck targets on Okinawa. He also sank a few Japanese ships near the home…
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Date:
June 26, 2012
Duration:
11 minutes 13 seconds
Creator:
Maloney, John Thomas
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation