Oral History Interview with William Parker, September 3, 2004
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Parker. Parker joined the Marine Corps in late 1944. In 1945 he completed advanced infantry training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. They trained in preparation for the invasion of Japan. After the bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Parker was reassigned to China in early 1946. He served for one year with the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st marine Division at the American embassy in Peking, now Beijing, China…
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Date:
September 3, 2004
Duration:
35 minutes 52 seconds
Creator:
Parker, William
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation