Oral History Interview with Billy Dennard, October 24, 2014
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Billy Dennard. Dennard was drafted into the Navy in September, 1944 and trained at San Diego before reporting aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13). He was aboard when a Japanese plane attacked the ship 50 miles off the coast of Japan in March, 1945. Dennard was rescued from below decks and stayed aboard the ship all the way back to New York. Dennard was discharged in June, 1946.
Date:
October 24, 2014
Duration:
1 hour 8 minutes 24 seconds
Creator:
Dennard, Billy
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation