Oral History Interview with Howard Brooks, March 3, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Howard Brooks. Brooks joined the Navy around 1938. He served as a trainer on the turrets aboard the USS Houston (CA-30). He worked in the Second Division, Number 2 turret. Their ship was assigned to the Asiatic Fleet to replace the USS Augusta (CA-31). They traveled to Manila Bay and the Philippines. He shares his experiences patrolling numerous islands and visiting and trading with the natives. Brooks talks about various inciden…
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Date:
March 3, 2002
Duration:
1 hour 24 minutes 24 seconds
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation