Oral History Interview with John Hotova, October 19, 2006
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hotova. Hotova was born in November 1918. He describes conditions during the Great Depression. He left high school at 15 years of age and joined the National Guard in 1939. He was assigned to the 242nd Coast Artillery. Hotova applied for flight training in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He did not qualify for advanced flight training and was assigned to aircraft mechanics school at Keesler Field, Mississippi. After four mo…
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Date:
October 19, 2006
Creator:
Hotova, John
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation