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Oral History Interview with Chelly Mendoza, May 25, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Chelly Mendoza. Mendoza was drafted into the Army in August, 1942. He was attached as a medic to the 1st Cavalry Division. He went overseas in May, 1943 and landed at Oro Bay, New Guinea. Mendoza served as a litter bearer hauling wounded from the battlefield. He drove an ambulance in the Admiralty Islands during the campaign in 1944. In October, Mendoza went to Leyte during the invasion of the Philippines. Mendoza helped liberate… more
Date: May 25, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Mendoza, Chelly P.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clarence LeMieux, August 25, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clarence LeMieux. LeMieux was born on 16 December 1916 in Virginia, Minnesota. Graduating from high school in 1934, he joined the US Army Air Corps. He was sent to Chanute Field and enrolled in an engine and airframe training course. Upon graduation he was assigned to a B-10 crew and participated in gunnery and bombing practice. He was later, transferred to a B-17 crew and sent to Townsville, Australia. LeMieux tells of a bo… more
Date: August 25, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: LeMieux, Clarence
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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