Oral History Interview with Melvin Troutman, November 7, 2008
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Melvin Troutman. Troutman provides some details of his family???s experiences through the Great Depression. Troutman joined the Navy in June of 1943. He provides some details of his training. He served as a Seaman aboard LCT-943. Troutman vividly describes the LCT, its weaponry and crew members. In January of 1944 they traveled to Brisbane, Australia. From there they traveled to New Guinea, making more than 10 landings. Troutman?…
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Date:
November 7, 2008
Creator:
Troutman, Melvin
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation