Oral History Interview with George Overfelt, December 6, 2001
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Overfelt. Overfelt joined the Navy in August of 1938. From January of 1939 through June of 1942, he served on the deck force, and as a mess cook, aboard the USS Conyngham (DD-371). The ship was moored at Pearl Harbor during the attack. Overfelt was aboard the ship when the Japanese attacked. They completed numerous plane-guarding and submarine patrol missions. In February of 1943 they provided bombardment support through t…
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Date:
December 6, 2001
Duration:
1 hour 5 minutes 58 seconds
Creator:
Overfelt, George
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation