Oral History Interview with Clifford H. West Jr., September 9, 2003
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clifford H. West, Jr. West joined the Marine Corps Reserve while he was in college and was commissioned an officer in October 1943 after he graduated. He joined the Fourth Joint Signal Assault Company (JASCO) where he served as a forward controller for air, artillery, and naval gunfire. West landed on Peleliu. He details the difficult landing, heavy resistance, and the shortage of water. West discusses how he felt when the 1…
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Date:
September 9, 2003
Creator:
West, Clifford H. Jr.
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation