Oral History Interview with Dr. Buckner Fanning, January 18, 2005
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dr Buckner Fanning. After graduating from high school, Fanning enlisted in the Marine Corps and went to boot camp at Paris Island. He states that the Marine Corps changed his life. Fanning went to Camp Lejune for basic training and was slated to go to Quantico to be commissioned. However, he didn't want to go there (neither did his buddies) so the Marine Corps sent them to Camp Pendleton where they were assigned to the 6th R…
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Date:
January 18, 2005
Duration:
40 minutes 44 seconds
Creator:
Fanning, Dr Buckner
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation