Oral History Interview with Don Woodard, December 13, 2019
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Woodard, Sr. Woodard joined the Navy in March 1944. He completed Yeoman School in San Diego. Beginning in August, he served as the captain’s yeoman aboard USS Bowie (APA-137). They transported troops and cargo throughout the Philippines and to Okinawa in May of 1945. After the war ended, they delivered occupation troops to Sasebo, Japan. He returned to the US in early 1946 and received his discharge.
Date:
December 13, 2019
Duration:
1 hour 34 minutes 22 seconds
Creator:
Woodard, Don
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation