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Oral History Interview with Ben Wagner, April 26, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ben Wagner. Wagner joined the Navy in 1944. He worked in the engine room on the USS Howard F. Clark (DE-533), and was onboard when the Clark accidentally rammed the USS Saratoga during a training mission. Wagner had several members of his boot camp company assigned to the USS Mount Hood (AE-11). He discusses how they were assigned and what he was able to learn about the loss of the ship. Wagner witnessed the Ommaney Bay (CVE… more
Date: April 26, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Wagner, Ben
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Albert Wakeman, April 26, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Wakeman. Wakeman joined the Navy in 1944. The son of a machinist who fashioned guns for the Navy during WWI, Wakeman advanced to diesel school upon completion of basic training. He was assigned to PT-175 with Squadron 11 at Emirau, New Guinea, as a machinist's mate. At Morotai, as Wakeman manned his battle station against a Japanese barge, an officer rushed over to help him load the 40mm and was immediately shot in th… more
Date: April 26, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Wakeman, Albert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Trimmer, April 26, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Trimmer. Trimmer was born in Cumberland, Maryland 18 September 1918. Joining the Navy in 1940, he initially trained at Norfolk, Virginia, and then went aboard the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) as an electrician. He describes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and recalls sixty-two of his shipmates died. After repairs in California, the Pennsylvania participated in the invasion of Guadalcanal. In July 1942, Trimmer repor… more
Date: April 26, 2007
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Trimmer, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, April 26, 2001

Description: Interview with Bobbie C. Lamb, a civilian worker in the US Maritime Commission. She answers questions about life on the home front during WWII.
Date: April 26, 2001
Duration: 32 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Chamblin, Marie & Lamb, Bobbie C.
Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Richard Craig Warren, April 26, 2002

Description: Interview with Richard Craig Warren, a paratrooper/weapons specialist in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He describes his time in the service, some of his most dangerous missions, and adjusting to life coming home as a disabled vet.
Date: April 26, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Meschede, Robert & Warren, Richard Craig
Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Raymond D. Carter, April 26, 2002

Description: Interview with Raymond D. Carter, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War who served as a bosun's mate on LSTs. Carter describes his experiences in basic training and his impressions of the war.
Date: April 26, 2002
Duration: 15 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Carter, Raymond D.
Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Harris, April 26, 2002

Description: Interview with Robert Edward Harris, a veteran of World War II, serving in India at the time. Harris answers questions relating to his training, duties, and activities while over in India towards the end of the war; Harrs also answers questions concerning his feelings towards the war and his enemies.
Date: April 26, 2002
Duration: 13 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Harris, Robert Edward
Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Marvin Lee Dunlap, April 26, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Marvin Lee Dunlap. He discusses his family and childhood growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences in bootcamp and fighting in the Pacific Theatre on the USS Duluth during World War Two.
Date: April 26, 2018
Duration: 40 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Dunlap, Marvin Lee & Misenhimer, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with John R. Flowers, April 26, 1978

Description: Interview with John R. Flowers, a preacher from Wilson County, Tennessee. The interview includes anecdotes from Flowers regarding his life from childhood, family, and his relation to the church.
Date: April 26, 1978
Duration: 2 hours 46 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Flowers, John R.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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