Oral History Interview with Maurice Thoresen, May 21, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Maurice Thoresen. Thoresen joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. He joined the Coast Guard around late 1939, working shore duty. In the summer of 1941 Thoresen went aboard the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), serving in the ship’s radio shack. In July they traveled to Honolulu, where they were stationed when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in December. After 7 December and into 1942, the Taney conducted many depth charge atta…
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Date:
May 21, 2010
Creator:
Thoresen, Maurice
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation