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Oral History Interview with William W. Wright, October 18, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William W. Wright. He was born in Arlington, Virginia on 15 July 1918 and joined the Marine Corps Reserve in May 1938, receiving his commission in October 1941. In February 1942 he was sent to Camp Lejeune as the Executive Officer of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Wright recalls boarding the MS John Ericsson in San Francisco and sailing to Wellington, New Zealand where they transferred cargo to the USS McCawl… more
Date: October 18, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Redman, D. K.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William W. Wright, October 18, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William W. Wright. He was born in Arlington, Virginia on 15 July 1918 and joined the Marine Corps Reserve in May 1938, receiving his commission in October 1941. In February 1942 he was sent to Camp Lejeune as the Executive Officer of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Wright recalls boarding the MS John Ericsson in San Francisco and sailing to Wellington, New Zealand where they transferred cargo to the USS McCawl… more
Date: October 18, 2002
Creator: Redman, D. K.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, January 3, 1944]

Description: Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions receiving a package from Dottie, his parents going into the cutlery business, the success of the garden, and requests they have some photo prints made for him.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Commendation Letter from R. K. Turner to the Transport Group, February 4, 1943]

Description: Commendation letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, and Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William Halsey, Jr., expressing pride for the work the group has done.
Date: February 4, 1943
Creator: Turner, Richmond Kelly
Location: None
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Important Dates in Charles Stasny's Naval Service, 1942-1945]

Description: List of important dates in Charles Stasny's Naval service from July 9, 1942 to February 6, 1945. The list includes departure and arrival dates from various locations as well as station transfers, rate changes, and other major events.
Date: February 6, 1945
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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