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[Funeral Program for Jack Wilbert De Vaughn, Sr., October 23, 2003]

Description: Funeral program for Mr. Jack Wilbert De Vaughn, Sr., born September 11, 1930 and died October 18, 2003. The funeral was held October 23, 2003 at Jacob's Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Howard Mims. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 23, 2003
Partner: San Antonio Public Library
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Oral History Interview with Wayburn Hall, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wayburn Hall. Hall was born 9 May 1925 in Gandy, Louisiana. He describes family life during the depression. Joining the Marine Corps 9 February 1943 under the V-12 program he went to the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette. After one semester, Hall was withdrawn from the program and sent to San Diego for boot training. He recalls his training and experiences during boot camp, which included two weeks of firearm traini… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 52 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Hall, Wayburn
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Walden Franzen, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Walden Franzen. Franzen joined the Navy in 1937. He became a plane captain with VB-3 and served on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and the USS Ranger (CV-4). Franzen mentions life on board ship and the difference between the two carriers. He went on to serve as a crew chief on a PBY in the Caribbean and later as a maintenance supervisor for a utility squadron that served along the East Coast. Franzen remained in the Navy after the w… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Duration: 23 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Franzen, Walden
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Gill, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William A. Gill. Gill was born on 6 April 1921 in Newark, New Jersey and enlisted in the Navy in April 1942. He relates several anecdotes from his time in Great Lakes, Illinois where he attended basic training and quartermaster school. He volunteered for motor torpedo boat training in Melville, Rhode Island. Upon completing his training he was assigned to the commissioning crew of PT-166, which was part of Motor Torpedo Boat… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Gill, William A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Wayburn Hall, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wayburn Hall. Hall was born 9 May 1925 in Gandy, Louisiana. He describes family life during the depression. Joining the Marine Corps 9 February 1943 under the V-12 program he went to the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette. After one semester, Hall was withdrawn from the program and sent to San Diego for boot training. He recalls his training and experiences during boot camp, which included two weeks of firearm traini… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Creator: Hall, Wayburn
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Walden Franzen, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Walden Franzen. Franzen joined the Navy in 1937. He became a plane captain with VB-3 and served on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and the USS Ranger (CV-4). Franzen mentions life on board ship and the difference between the two carriers. He went on to serve as a crew chief on a PBY in the Caribbean and later as a maintenance supervisor for a utility squadron that served along the East Coast. Franzen remained in the Navy after the w… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Creator: Franzen, Walden
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Gill, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William A. Gill. Gill was born on 6 April 1921 in Newark, New Jersey and enlisted in the Navy in April 1942. He relates several anecdotes from his time in Great Lakes, Illinois where he attended basic training and quartermaster school. He volunteered for motor torpedo boat training in Melville, Rhode Island. Upon completing his training he was assigned to the commissioning crew of PT-166, which was part of Motor Torpedo Boat… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Creator: Gill, William A.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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