Oral History Interview with Alex Taylor, August 22, 2001
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Alex Taylor. Taylor was born April 3, 1921 in Scott, Louisiana. He worked in the rice and cane fields during his youth before joining the Navy in 1939. He was sent to Norfolk, Virginia for boot camp and recalls being in a segregated navy. He was assigned as mess attendant on the USS Dobbin (AD-3). He recalls the attack on Pearl Harbor and his role as an ammunition handler below decks. Taylor was assigned to the USS Enterpris…
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Date:
August 22, 2001
Duration:
1 hour 1 minute 36 seconds
Creator:
Taylor, Alex
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation