Oral History Interview with Howard Jackel, April 30, 1990
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Howard Jackel. Jackel served aboard the USS Portland (CA-33) beginning in 1937. During World War II, he was aboard the USS South Dakota (BB-57). He noticed a stark difference between the two crews: while the Portland’s crew were polished sailors, the South Dakota’s were fighting men; uniforms did not mean much to them. During the Night Battle of Guadalcanal, Jackel was in the main battery plotting room, taking ranges from fi…
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Date:
April 30, 1990
Duration:
22 minutes
Creator:
Jackel, Howard
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation