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Oral History Interview with Chester Reese, February 28, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chester Reese. Reese joined the Army in 1936. He was assigned to the First Infantry Regiment in Wyoming. In 1939, Reese did not re-enlist in the Army, but joined the Marine Corps instead. After basic training, Reese was sent to Hawaii, where he was when the Japanese attacked. He unlimbered his machine gun, set it up and defended Hickam Field. Reese served as an enlisted man on the subsequent Board of Inquiry into the attack … more
Date: February 28, 2004
Creator: Reese, Chester E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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