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Oral History Interview with James Procter, November 22, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Procter. Procter volunteered for the Navy in 1944. He was assigned to the gunnery division on the USS Hornet (CV-12). Procter was aboard when the Hornet was supporting at Okinawa. He describes the operation of the 5-inch gun and going through a typhoon that heavily damaged the flight deck. Procter remained aboard after the surrender and took part in Operation Magic Carpet to return servicemen to the States.
Date: November 22, 2010
Duration: 51 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Procter, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Procter, November 22, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Procter. Procter volunteered for the Navy in 1944. He was assigned to the gunnery division on the USS Hornet (CV-12). Procter was aboard when the Hornet was supporting at Okinawa. He describes the operation of the 5-inch gun and going through a typhoon that heavily damaged the flight deck. Procter remained aboard after the surrender and took part in Operation Magic Carpet to return servicemen to the States.
Date: November 22, 2010
Creator: Procter, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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