Oral History Interview with Thomas Petrillo, October 23, 2007
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Thomas Petrillo. Petrillo was born 21 January 1917 in Methuen, Massachusetts. He received a draft notice in January 1942, but joined the Navy. He reported to boot camp at Newport, Rhode Island in April 1942. After five months of training, he reported aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-59) as a five inch gun loader. The ship was damaged during Operation Torch in November 1942, and returned to Boston for repair. Soon after arriv…
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Date:
October 23, 2007
Duration:
46 minutes 10 seconds
Creator:
Petrillo, Thomas
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation