Oral History Interview with David Laughery, April 23, 2019
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with David Laughery. Laughery joined the Navy in June of 1943. He served as Seaman 2nd Class aboard the USS Harrison (DD-573), assisting the 20mm gunner and working in the fireroom as a Water Tender 1st Class. They survived 11 encounters with Japanese defenses at Bougainville, Tarawa, New Guinea, Kwajalein, Guam, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Laughery was discharged in April of 1946.
Date:
April 23, 2019
Duration:
1 hour 2 minutes 02 seconds
Creator:
Laughery, David
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation