Oral History Interview with James John, December 6, 2001
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James John. John joined the Navy in June of 1941. He operated the boilers in the engine room aboard the USS Case (DD-370). They were berthed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. He recalls dropping a depth charge on a Japanese midget submarine stuck in the mud 40 feet under water, and seeing it surface. After the attack they had patrol duty in the Harbor. From May to August of 1942, they patrolled off Kodiak, Alaska and pa…
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Date:
December 6, 2001
Duration:
25 minutes 14 seconds
Creator:
John, James
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation