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Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Description: Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.
Date: February 1, 1980
Creator: Lamar, Hal
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Description: Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.
Date: February 1, 1980
Duration: 17 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Lamar, Hal
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Pearl Harbor Memories

Description: Xeroxed booklet of the personal narrative of Glenn H. Lane titled 'Pearl Harbor Memories'. The booklet covers Lane's personal history and then details both his and Jim Vyskocil's experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date: December 3, 1980
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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