Oral History Interview with Earle Soper, September 3, 2004
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Earle Soper. Soper was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on 6 March 1928. After graduating from high school in 1945, he joined the Marine Corps. After completion of training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he boarded the USS Starlight (AP-175) bound for China. Upon arriving at Tangkou, China, he joined the 1st Marine Division, 5th Marines. There, the unit guarded coal stations and oil facilities as well as their ammunition de…
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Date:
September 3, 2004
Duration:
29 minutes 08 seconds
Creator:
Soper, Earle
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation