Oral History Interview with James Snellen, March 8, 2013
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James R. Snellen. Snellen was born 27 September 1926 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. He joined the Navy in April 1944 and went to Great Lakes Naval Training Center for boot camp. He then went to Fort Pierce, Florida for amphibious training as radioman and gunner on LCVPs. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Cofer (APD-62). At Leyte, Snellen saw the USS Mahan (DD-364) and the USS Lidde (APD-60) get hit by kamikazes. Afte…
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Date:
March 8, 2013
Duration:
1 hour 58 minutes 16 seconds
Creator:
Snellen, James
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation