Oral History Interview with J. C. Alston, December 6, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with J.C. Alston. Alston joined the Navy in August, 1941. He eventually reported aboard the USS California (BB-44) and served in the number 2 turret. Alston describes being present aboard the California when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Afterwards, Alston stayed with the California repairing and refurbishing her. Alston was aboard for the in Leyte invasion in the Philippines and describes watching some of the action at Iwo…
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Date:
December 6, 2003
Duration:
51 minutes 30 seconds
Creator:
Alston, J. C.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation