Oral History Interview with Agadito Silva
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Agaito Silva. Silva was inducted into the US Army in January 1941. Trained in anti-aircraft guns at Fort Bliss, Texas he was assigned to the 200th Coast Artillery. Several months later the unit was shipped to Fort Stotsenberg, Luzon, Philippines. He describes the Japanese attack on 8 December 1941 and the serious shortages of food and medical supplies that developed. He tells of retreating to Corregidor and of being wounded …
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Date:
June 12, 2003
Creator:
Silva, Agadito
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation