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Oral History Interview with Lester Harrell, August 12, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lester Harrell. Harrell joined the Navy in 1942. In 1943, he completed Midshipman School. In 1944, Harrell served on the starboard anti-aircraft guns aboard USS New Mexico (BB-40). He later served as an ensign in the plotting room aboard USS Canberra (CA-70), where he was stationed when the ship was torpedoed in October of 1944. His next assignment was on a Landing Ship Medium (LSM). He returned to the US and received his dischar… more
Date: August 12, 2015
Duration: 43 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Harrell, Lester
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Lester Harrell, August 12, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lester Harrell. Harrell joined the Navy in 1942. In 1943, he completed Midshipman School. In 1944, Harrell served on the starboard anti-aircraft guns aboard USS New Mexico (BB-40). He later served as an ensign in the plotting room aboard USS Canberra (CA-70), where he was stationed when the ship was torpedoed in October of 1944. His next assignment was on a Landing Ship Medium (LSM). He returned to the US and received his dischar… more
Date: August 12, 2015
Creator: Harrell, Lester
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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