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Oral History Interview with John Cook, June 14, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Cook. Cook joined the Navy in November of 1939, and completed submarine school. Beginning April of 1942, he served as a fireman aboard the USS Silversides (SS-236). He traveled to Japan and Truk participating in 2 successful war patrols. From November of 1944 through April of 1945 he was assigned to the USS Flasher (SS-249), traveling to the South China Sea and completing war patrols five and six, sinking two Japanese destro… more
Date: June 14, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Cook, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard Harold Garty, October 14, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Harold Garty. Garty joined the Marine Corps in July 1941, receiving basic training in San Diego. He was assigned to the antiaircraft division of the 4th Defense Battalion, stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. He was peeling potatoes at the mess hall when the first air raid started. Throughout the war, Garty’s battle station was loading fuse pots, and he describes in detail the teamwork involved in firing a… more
Date: October 14, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Garty, Richard Harold
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with L. T. Tracy, June 14, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with L.T. Tracy. Tracy completed Machinist School prior to entering the service. Tracy joined the Navy in December of 1940 and immediately went aboard the USS Lexington (CV-2). He participated as a gunner in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His spine was injured during this battle. In late 1942 Tracy was assigned to the USS Nevada (BB-36). They participated in the invasions of Attu and Kiska, as well as supporting the Normandy and Marseil… more
Date: June 14, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 01 second
Creator: Tracy, L. T.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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