Oral History Interview with Richard Grimm, April 28, 2004
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Grimm. Grimm joined the Navy in November 1941. He was sent to USS Maury (DD-401) and served as a signalman and anti-aircraft gunner. Grimm describes seeing Pearl Harbor soon after the attack and participating in the Battle of Coral Sea. He also mentions the signal that he was ordered to fly at the beginning of the Battle of Midway. Grimm describes seeing the USS Porter (DD-356) get hit at Santa Cruz and then taking p…
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Date:
April 28, 2004
Duration:
1 hour 26 minutes 41 seconds
Creator:
Grimm, Richard
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation