Oral History Interview with John H. Camp, April 8, 2000
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John H. (Jack) Camp. Camp grew up in New Orleans and joined the Navy in August, 1943. Upon completion of training, Camp was selected for Hospital Corpsman school. In ealry 1945, Camp was ordered to go to Guam and work the in Fleet Hospital 103. He recalls receiving patients from the battle at Okinawa. In May, Camp was transferred to the USS South Dakota (BB-57). He was aboard when the task force the South Dakota was attached…
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Date:
April 8, 2000
Creator:
Camp, John H
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation