Oral History Interview with Eugene Wilkinson, February 28, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Eugene Wilkinson. Wilkinson joined the Navy in 1940. He served in the Fire Control Division aboard the USS Chicago (CA-29). After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Wilkinson transferred to the USS Houston (CA-30), where he served as the Forward Rangefinder Operator. They completed convoy duty, transporting American soldiers to various locations in the Pacific. In February of 1942, Wilkinson describes Japanese attacks while escorting a …
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Date:
February 28, 2002
Duration:
1 hour 29 minutes 25 seconds
Creator:
Wilkinson, Eugene
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation