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Oral History Interview with Robert Lee Thomas, December 30, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Lee Thomas. Thomas joined the Army in December 1944. He describes his training in intelligence and reconnaissance. Thomas was sent to the Philippines as a replacement and details going through a typhoon en route. He arrived in Manila after the city had been recaptured and was assigned to the Military Police. Thomas discusses some of the incidents he encountered during his duties including looking for a murder suspect … more
Date: December 30, 2015
Duration: 49 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Thomas, Robert Lee
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Harlan Green, December 30, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Harlan Green. Green enlisted in the Navy in September 1942 as an aviation cadet and earned his wings and a commission in June 1943. He then served as an instructor. Before the war ended, he was assigned to the Naval Air Transport Service and ferried wounded troops from Okinawa, or the Philippines, back to Guam or the US. He was discharged in October, 1945, but stayed in the Reserves until 1958.
Date: December 30, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Green, Harlan
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Trubiano, December 30, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Trubiano. Trubiano was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on 17 August 1920. Enlisting in the National Guard in February 1939, he joined the 101st Combat Engineers. After the unit was activated, it went to Camp Edwards, Massachusetts for training. On 23 January 1942 they boarded the SS Argentina for a thirty-eight day voyage to Melbourne, Australia. Then they went to Espiritu Santos and built an airstrip. The unit the… more
Date: December 30, 2004
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Trubiano, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Mary Jean Tanner, December 30, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Mary Jean Tanner. Tanner joined the Army after working as a civilian in a parts warehouse at Kelly Field. She was given special clearance to handle the Norden bombsight. Upon enlisting in the Army, she was sent to Algiers, as secretary to General Sables. She was the only woman in the chemical warfare unit there. The water in Algiers had been so badly contaminated by air raids as to be deemed unsafe, even for bathing. One eve… more
Date: December 30, 2004
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Tanner, Mary Jean
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Grover C. Edge, December 30, 1975

Description: Interview with Grover C. Edge, a resident of Baytown, Texas since 1921. Topics include the early history of Baytown and the Humble Refinery, the VFW and the Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club
Date: December 30, 1975
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Webber, Betsy & Edge, Grover C.
Partner: Lee College
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