Oral History Interview with Robert Dyches, June 25, 2016
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Dyches. Dyches joined the Marine Corps in April of 1944. He served with the 4th Marine Division, 24th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company G. Dyches traveled to Maui for additional training. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima. On his fifth morning on the island he was seriously wounded from an exploding grenade thrown into his fox hole. Dyches spent over a year and a half in various hospitals recovering from his wounds …
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Date:
June 25, 2016
Duration:
54 minutes 05 seconds
Creator:
Dyches, Robert
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation