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Oral History Interview with John Harold Ryan, September 13, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Harold Ryan. Ryan joined the Army in September of 1944. He served with the 96th Infantry Division. He worked with and trained fellow servicemen on the M1 rifle. Ryan participated in the Battle of Okinawa. He was discharged in September of 1946.
Date: September 13, 2003
Creator: Ryan, John Harold
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Boston, September 13, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Boston. Boston was born 17 April 1924 in Philadelphia and joined the Marines 15 January 1942. After completing boot and advanced training, he boarded the USS George F. Elliott (AP-105) as a member of the 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Battalion to participate in the invasion of Guadalcanal. He describes boot training, advanced training and combat scenarios encountered during the invasion of Guadalcanal. He also details the J… more
Date: September 13, 2005
Creator: Boston, James E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Walter Crafford, September 13, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Walter Crafford. Crafford was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska in 1919 and graduated from high school in 1937. He was employed at a Consolidated Aircraft plant making B-24 bombers until 1942 at which time he joined the US Army Air Forces. Upon completing his pilot training he was sent to Pueblo, Colorado for crew selection and training. In December 1943 the crew was sent to Herrington, Kansas to pick up a new B-24 which they ult… more
Date: September 13, 2007
Creator: Crafford, Walter
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Donald Davis, September 13, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald B. Davis. While attending the University of Iowa, Davis joined the Marines Corps and was sent to Parris Island for boot camp. After boot camp, Davis went to Camp Lejeune for Officer Candidate School and was commissioned. Afterwards, Davis was transported to Hawaii and assigned as a replacement officer to lead a mortar platoon in the 4th Marine Division. Davis then describes landing on the beach at Iwo Jima. When an in… more
Date: September 13, 2006
Creator: Davis, Donald B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 13, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and correspondence. He mentions wanting to see Frank and Freda, hearing from Elizabeth, being in Long Beach, and asks about Juanita, Mike, Margaret, and Blanch. Robert also talks about his travels, attending a wedding, and his ship getting a new chaplain.
Date: September 13, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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