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[Funeral Program for Edgar J. Russell, Jr., November 20, 2003]

Description: Funeral program for Mr. Edgar J. Russell, Jr., born February 17, 1942 and died November 14, 2003. The funeral was held Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Rector Memorial United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Danette Howell. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 20, 2003
Partner: San Antonio Public Library
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Oral History Interview with Frank McGuinn, November 20, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank McGuinn. McGuinn trained with the Navy as a part of the V-12 program. He was commissioned in early 1945 and joined the crew of USS Saratoga (CV-3). McGuinn describes the preparations being made for the invasion of Japan and life aboard ship. He also details an incident that he witnessed when a plane caught fire on the flight deck during training. McGuinn took part in Operation Magic Carpet and then traveled with the Sa… more
Date: November 20, 2003
Duration: 39 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: McGuinn, Frank
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Modersohn, November 20, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Modersohn. Modersohn joined the Navy in April of 1943. He completed Radio, Radar and Electrical School by March of 1944. Beginning in May, he served as Radio Technician Third-Class aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), participating in the Philippine Campaign and combat in the South China Sea and around the southern part of Japan.
Date: November 20, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Modersohn, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Frank McGuinn, November 20, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank McGuinn. McGuinn trained with the Navy as a part of the V-12 program. He was commissioned in early 1945 and joined the crew of USS Saratoga (CV-3). McGuinn describes the preparations being made for the invasion of Japan and life aboard ship. He also details an incident that he witnessed when a plane caught fire on the flight deck during training. McGuinn took part in Operation Magic Carpet and then traveled with the Sa… more
Date: November 20, 2003
Creator: McGuinn, Frank
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Robert Modersohn, November 20, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Modersohn. Modersohn joined the Navy in April of 1943. He completed Radio, Radar and Electrical School by March of 1944. Beginning in May, he served as Radio Technician Third-Class aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CV-14), participating in the Philippine Campaign and combat in the South China Sea and around the southern part of Japan.
Date: November 20, 2003
Creator: Modersohn, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Franklin Murphy, November 20, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Franklin Murphy. Murphy joined the Marine Corps and completed Communications School. In late 1943, he deployed to Hawaii, then participated in the Battle of Tarawa, setting up communications. He continued this same work on the Marshall Islands, the Solomon Islands, Iwo Jima and Guam. He was discharged in December of 1945.
Date: November 20, 2003
Creator: Murphy, Franklin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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