Oral History Interview with Emmett Gumm, February 11, 2015
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Emmett Gumm. Gumm received an appointment to the US Merchant Marine Academy and, upon graduating, elected to go into the US Navy in early 1944 as an ensign. He was assigned to USS Wallace L. Lind (DD-703) as an engineering officer. His destroyer was attached to Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet and screened the carriers. He also recalls picket duty off Okinawa and being present in Tokyo Bay during the surrender ceremony. Gumm cho…
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Date:
February 11, 2015
Duration:
1 hour 8 minutes 51 seconds
Creator:
Gumm, Emmett F
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation