Oral History Interview with Robert Ross, November 7, 2006
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Ross. Ross joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939, and joined the Navy in August of 1942. In September he was sent to Bremerton, Washington and helped with refurbishing the USS Nevada (BB-36). In May of 1943 they participated in the capture of Attu in the Aleutian Islands. In April of 1944 they escorted convoys to the United Kingdom, and provided fire support during the Normandy invasion. They supported landings du…
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Date:
November 7, 2006
Duration:
1 hour 17 minutes 37 seconds
Creator:
Ross, Robert
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation