Oral History Interview with Barry Atkins, February 20, 1997
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Barry Atkins. In 1928, Atkins was appointed to the Naval Academy and graduated in 1932 and was assigned to the USS Tennessee (BB-43). He was aboard at Long Beach, California during the 1933 earthquake. After that, he was transferred to the USS New Mexico (BB-40). his next assignment took him aboard the USS Mahan (DD-364). In 1941, Atkins was assigned to the USS Parrott (DD-218) in Manila Bay. He was aboard the Parrott during…
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Date:
February 20, 1997
Duration:
4 hours 38 minutes 13 seconds
Creator:
Atkins, Barry
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation