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Oral History Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, April 29, 2004

Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He served in the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. After training, he participated in the initial landing at Saipan where he was wounded in the knees and shoulder on the beach by shell fragments. He was loaded onto a hospital ship with several other casualties before going to Hawaii to recuperate. He participated in the Okinawa campaign and spent time at Nagasaki on occupation duty. After being discharged, … more

Date: April 29, 2004

Duration: 43 minutes 03 seconds

Creator: Smith, Ned & Snoddy, Sam H.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Merle Ainley, September 26, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Merle Ainley. Ainley joined the Navy in September of 1944. He completed Radar School in Hawaii, and served as a Radar Specialist and navigator aboard USS Finch (DE-328). They traveled to Guam, Leyte and maneuvered along the China Coast, with a carrier task force. They transported prisoners-of-war from Taiwan and Formosa to Manila. They traveled to Saipan and completed occupation duty in Hong Kong, completing air sea rescue and ch… more

Date: September 26, 2003

Duration: 22 minutes 41 seconds

Creator: Ainley, Merle

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Thomas Perkins

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas M. Perkins. Perkins was born in Oxford, Maine in March 1929 and followed his older brothers in joining the Navy in July 1946. Perkins served in the Navy in both Europe and the Pacific, spending 13 years as an enlisted serviceman. He was promoted to Warrant Officer, then received his commission and achieved the rank of Commander, before retiring in 1975. Perkins shares experiences of his older siblings and their service in … more

Date: unknown

Duration: 36 minutes 22 seconds

Creator: Perkins, Thomas

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Robert LeBeau

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert LeBeau. LeBeau joined the Navy in May of 1943. He completed radio school, and played clarinet in the band located on base at Great Lakes. He served aboard the USS Talbot (APD-7), transporting Navy and Marine underwater demolition teams, and escorting convoys. They traveled to Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Saipan and Okinawa. They conducted anti-submarine patrols, and returned to the US in October of 1945. After the war en… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 31 minutes 22 seconds

Creator: LeBeau, Robert

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Will Lehner

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Will Lehner. Lehner joined the Navy Reserve in 1938. He began active duty in January of 1941, when he went aboard USS Ward (DD-139). They deployed to Pearl Harbor, where the destroyer patrolled locally over the next year. On 7 December, the Ward was conducting a precautionary patrol off the entrance to Pearl Harbor when she was informed at 03:57 by visual signals from the coastal minesweeper, USS Condor (AMc-14), of a periscope s… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 46 minutes 30 seconds

Creator: Lehner, Will

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Gerald Stevens

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gerald Stevens. Stevens joined the Navy soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He trained as an engineman at a school conducted by Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Stevens was assigned to the USS Kane (DD-235) and traveled throughout the Pacific. He describes the refueling process in particular, an incident with a major leak on deck and fuel lines parting. Stevens also describes the challenging weather conditions that the ship fa… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 43 minutes 24 seconds

Creator: Stevens, Gerald

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Franklin Pomroy, October 25, 2003

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral history with Franklin Pomroy. Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Pomroy, aged 17, joined the US Marine Corps. After completing boot camp he was sent to Camp Lejeune and assigned to H Company 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He presents a riveting narrative of combat conditions, death, destruction, jungle diseases and man’s inhumanity to man that he witnessed on the islands of Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Pel… more

Date: October 25, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 44 seconds

Creator: Pomroy, Franklin

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Lyall Dean, October 25, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lyall Dean. Dean was born in Westchester, New York on 19 October 1918. He attended Deerfield Academy prior to attending Union College until June 1941. Joining the US Marine Corps 2 February 1942 he attended boot camp at Parris Island. He went to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for additional training at which time he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, H Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. He recalls boarding the … more

Date: October 25, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 43 seconds

Creator: Dean, Lyall

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Frank MacDonald

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frank MacDonald. MacDonald completed the Naval Academy in February of 1941. He was assigned to the Pacific Fleet aboard the USS Wasmuth (DMS-15). MacDonald worked as a Communications Officer. At Pearl Harbor, their ship served as the forerunner of the fleet of minesweepers and destroyers guarding the Harbor entrance from enemy submarines. MacDonald was present during the Japanese attack. After the attack, they continued their ser… more

Date: unknown

Duration: 35 minutes 31 seconds

Creator: MacDonald, Frank

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Whitney Jacobs, October 25, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Whitney Jacobs. Born in 1922, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in January 1942. He was assigned to the First Division and sent to Wellington, New Zealand where they prepared to go to Guadalcanal. He mentions the dock workers strike. He describes his experiences as a machine gunner on Guadalcanal. He recounts his actions during the Battle of the Tenaru River for which he was awarded the Navy Cross. He shares an anecdote about … more

Date: October 25, 2003

Duration: 39 minutes 52 seconds

Creator: Jacobs, Whitney

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with James D. Rothermel, November 11, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James D. Rothermel. Rothermel was born in Burton, Texas 20 February 1918. Enlisting in the Navy in 1942, he had boot camp at Norfolk, Virginia. After spending a short time at Providence, Rhode Island, he was sent to Treasure Island, California and assigned to the 14th Naval Construction Battalion. During September 1942 he went aboard the M.S. Sommelsdijk, a converted Dutch freighter, and tells of the trip to Noumea, New Cale… more

Date: November 11, 2003

Duration: 34 minutes 27 seconds

Creator: Rothermel, James D.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Roy Warren, November 18, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Roy Warren. Warren was a child when his father was stationed in Pearl Harbor in 1941 as a communications officer with the Navy. He tells of life as a 4th grader attending school on Ford Island and living in Little Makalapa. Warren recalls seeing the first wave of Japanese torpedo bombers flying over his house. He describes his experiences during the attack and the days afterward. Warren details the types of souvenirs that he… more

Date: November 18, 2002

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 03 seconds

Creator: Warren, Roy

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with James Tucker

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Tucker. Tucker was born in Maunie, Illinois in 1925. He joined the Navy in 1943, and was assigned as a gunner’s mate aboard torpedo boats. He went to Melville, Rhode Island for training. Once the initial training was completed, the crew went to New Orleans, Louisiana to pick up a new boat, PT-309. After a shakedown cruise, the boat and crew were put on board a tanker and shipped by convoy to Algiers, North Africa. The … more

Date: unknown

Duration: 15 minutes 05 seconds

Creator: Tucker, James

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Harry Rinehart

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Harry Rinehart. Rinehart joined the Navy in February of 1942. He served with the Navy Supply Corps, and worked as a Paymaster aboard USS El Dorado (AGC-11). Rinehart was aboard ship during their participation in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. They traveled to Manila, Philippines in September of 1945. He was discharged in 1946.

Date: unknown

Duration: 28 minutes 57 seconds

Creator: Rinehart, Harry

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Randall Lathrop

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Randall Lathrop. Lathrop joined the Navy in 1943. He served as a Signalman and baker aboard LCS (L)-118. They traveled to Hawaii in February of 1945, and participated in the Battle of Okinawa in April. They traveled to Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and Japan by September. They returned to the US in December, and Lathrop was discharged in March of 1946.

Date: unknown

Duration: 27 minutes 18 seconds

Creator: Lathrop, Randall

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Frank Onda

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frank Onda. Onda joined the Navy in April of 1943. He served as a Yeoman Third-Class aboard the USS El Dorado (AGC-11). Onda was aboard ship during their participation in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. They traveled to Manila, Philippines in September of 1945. He was discharged in 1946.

Date: unknown

Duration: 27 minutes 31 seconds

Creator: Onda, Frank

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Al Hiegel, September 18, 2005

Transcript of an oral interview with Al Heigel. When Heigel finished high school in June, 1944, he joined the Navy at Little Rock, Arkansas and went for boot training at San Diego. He was assigned as a radar operator and reported aboard the USS Independence (CVL-22) at Pearl Harbor. Heigel describes the light carrier and its construction and features. He also speaks of the time the Independence was hit by a torpedo off Tarawa in 1943. Heigel then describes events off Okinawa: watching the USS F… more

Date: September 18, 2005

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 24 seconds

Creator: Heigel, Al

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Robert Shiels, April 6, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Shiels. Shiels served in the Corps of Cadets, Field Artillery, at Texas A&M. He obtained an Electrical Engineering degree and graduated in charge of a Field Artillery Regiment. He was called to active duty with the Army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. He served as a Communications Officer and Motor Pool Officer in the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. From December of 1942 throug… more

Date: April 6, 2006

Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 41 seconds

Creator: Shiels, Robert

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with James Watters, December 7, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Watters. Watters enlisted in the Naval Reserves in Los Angeles in November, 1940. Shortly afterwards, he was assigned to the USS New York (BB-34) for a training cruise, which went to Cuba. After 30 days on the battleship he applied to midshipman’s school in New York. Watters was commissioned and assigned to an aircraft squadron, VP-23, based at Pearl Harbor. Watters’ primary duty in the squadron was administrative but … more

Date: December 7, 2003

Duration: 40 minutes 10 seconds

Creator: Watters, C. James

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Edward J. Kostelich, December 3, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward J. Kostelich. He joined the Army Air Corps on 1 July, 1940. He was assigned to Hickam Field, Hawaii. He recounts his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. In October 1943, his squadron was sent to Henderson Field on Guadalcanal to fly missions targeting Japanese troop ships and supplies. In 1944 he was sent back to the United States. He was discharged in July 1945. He shares an anecdote about making moonshine… more

Date: December 3, 2003

Duration: 40 minutes 52 seconds

Creator: Kolstelich, Edward J.

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with George Clay, February 27, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Clay. Clay joined the Army in 1940. Beginning August of 1941, he served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, serving in the Pacific Theater. In September of 1943, they participated in the New Guinea Campaign. Clay served until late 1943, early 1944. His discharge date is not noted.

Date: February 27, 2004

Duration: 38 minutes 50 seconds

Creator: Clay, George

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Charles Horton, February 27, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Horton. Horton was born in Oklahoma 14 October 1920. Graduating from high school in 1939 he enlisted in the Army and was given a choice of joining a horse drawn artillery unit or the 4th Artillery Battalion, which was a pack mule outfit. Soon after joining the 4th Artillery, at Fort Bragg, he was selected to be a pitcher with the base baseball team. Having been selected, he never had basic training. He was transferre… more

Date: February 27, 2004

Duration: 51 minutes 15 seconds

Creator: Horton, Charles

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Guy Lary, February 27, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Guy Lary. Lary enlisted in the Army in 1943. He discusses his training as a paratrooper at Fort Benning. Lary joined the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a replacement. He details the jump on Corregidor and the fighting that followed. Lary was then sent to Negros Island where he remained until the surrender of Japan. He went to Japan for the occupation duty and left the service soon after his return to the US.

Date: February 27, 2004

Duration: 30 minutes

Creator: Lary, Guy

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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Oral History Interview with Bill McDonald, February 26, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bill McDonald. McDonald joined the Army in mid-1943. He served with the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. In late 1943, McDonald participated in the New Guinea Campaign. In February of 1945, he served in the Battle of Corregidor.

Date: February 26, 2004

Duration: 27 minutes

Creator: McDonald, Bill

Item Type: Sound

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation