Oral History Interview with Joe Clapper, August 28, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe Clapper. Clapper joined the Marine Corps in December of 1942. He joined the 1st Marine Division as a replacement after Guadalcanal. His first combat landing was at Cape Glouster followed by Peleliu where he was wounded on the second day. After he recovered from his injury Clapper rejoined his unit and landed on Okinawa where he was wounded twice more. He was then transferred to Parris Island to become a drill instructor …
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Date:
August 28, 2010
Duration:
1 hour 2 minutes 07 seconds
Creator:
Clapper, Joe
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation