Oral History Interview with Fred Morgan, December 11, 2013
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Fred Morgan. Morgan joined the Army in January of 1942. He went to Fort Devens, Massachusetts for basic training. He served with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment as a medic. Morgan tells of the training he received in jump school. After additional training in North Africa, the unit dropped into Sicily. Morgan describes some of the difficulties they encountered. This was followed by a drop at Salerno, Italy. The unit was then…
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Date:
December 11, 2013
Duration:
1 hour 14 minutes 01 second
Creator:
Morgan, Fred
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation