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Oral History Interview with Lyall Dean, October 25, 2003

Description: 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
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Wayburn Hall, October 23, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wayburn Hall. Hall was born 9 May 1925 in Gandy, Louisiana. He describes family life during the depression. Joining the Marine Corps 9 February 1943 under the V-12 program he went to the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette. After one semester, Hall was withdrawn from the program and sent to San Diego for boot training. He recalls his training and experiences during boot camp, which included two weeks of firearm traini… more
Date: October 23, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 52 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Hall, Wayburn
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Young, October 25, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Young. Upon completion of boot camp, Young was assigned to H company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He landed on Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942. He describes the slow progress through the jungle, the shortages of water and of being bombed, strafed and shelled every day. He describes the battle of the Tenaru River and the high casualties inflicted upon the Japanese as they made numerous banzai charges.… more
Date: October 25, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Young, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Jamie Davis, February 7, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jamie Davis. Davis joined the Marine Corps in July of 1944. He served with a replacement draft for the 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment. They deployed in mid-December to Pavuvu Island in the Solomons. He completed additional training between Pavuvu and Guadalcanal via LSTs and LCVPs. They participated in the Battle of Okinawa, where Davis served as a forward observer, coordinating naval gunfire to enemy positions. After t… more
Date: February 7, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Davis, Jamie
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Finnegan, February 21, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Finnegan. Finnegan joined the Marine Corps without finishing high school right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went to Parris Island to train in February 1942. At New River, North Carolina, Finnegan was assigned to G Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, First Marine Division. Finnegan was among the first Marines to arrive on Guadalcanal in August, 1942. He participated in the Battle of the Tenaru River. … more
Date: February 21, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Finnegan, William H.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gabriel Robert Caggiano, December 7, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gabriel Robert Caggiano. Caggiano joined the Marine Corps in 1943. He completed boot camp at Parris Island in South Carolina and provides details of his training. He was assigned to Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. They traveled to Pavuvu in the Solomon Islands for additional training. Over the next 2 years Caggiano participated in the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Okinawa as a Private First Class… more
Date: December 7, 2007
Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Caggiano, Gabriel Robert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Joe Clapper, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe Clapper. Clapper joined the Marine Corps in December of 1942. He joined the 1st Marine Division as a replacement after Guadalcanal. His first combat landing was at Cape Glouster followed by Peleliu where he was wounded on the second day. After he recovered from his injury Clapper rejoined his unit and landed on Okinawa where he was wounded twice more. He was then transferred to Parris Island to become a drill instructor … more
Date: August 28, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Clapper, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Burnett Napier, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Burnett Napier. Napier joined the U.S. Navy during his senior year in high school. He was sent to Hospital Corps School to train as a corpsman. Napier then spent six weeks at the Oakland Naval Hospital. He was then sent to the Fleet Marine Force and joined a replacement battalion that was shipped to the Pacific. Napier arrived in Pavuvu and joined the 1st Marine Division. He then landed on Peleliu where his unit experienced … more
Date: August 28, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Napier, Burnett
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with John Hayes, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hayes. Hayes joined the Navy in 1943. He was trained as a corpsman. Hayes spent time working at a Navy hospital in Oakland before he was sent to the Fleet Marine Force as a replacement. He joined the 1st Marine Division on Pavuvu after they returned from Cape Gloucester. Hayes mentions a USO show featuring Bob Hope that occurred during his time there. He landed on Peleliu with the fourth wave. Hayes was awarded the Bron… more
Date: August 28, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Hayes, John
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with B. J Wilson, June 19, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with B J Wilson. Wilson was at basic training at Parris Island when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Wilson was soon assigned to F Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment as an assistant BAR man. He describes landing on Guadalcanal and fighting at teh Tenaru River. He eventually became the BAR man after some combat. He also recalls some anecdotes about being in Melbourne after leaving Guadalcanal. Hew also went with the FIrst M… more
Date: June 19, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Wilson, B. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Kenneth Matthews, March 26, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Matthews. Matthews joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and trained at Parris Island. Then he went to Quantico and earned a commission. He was assigned to the regimental intelligence section of the 1st Marines, 1st marine Division and went to Okinawa. After the war, Matthews went to China briefly before returning to the US and being discharged.
Date: March 26, 2014
Duration: 28 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Matthews, Kenneth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Frank Nemec, January 12, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank Nemec. Nemec joined the Marine Corps in December, 1942 and trained at San Diego. He arrived overseas in time to join B Company, 1st Tank Battalion in the First Marine Division when they invaded New Britain. Nemec describes going ashore and the conditions of battle at Peleliu. He also was on Okinawa and shares stories. Nemec served as maintenance man for tanks. He also relates several anecdotes from his time in China af… more
Date: January 12, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Nemec, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Donald Bishop, September 25, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Donald Bishop. Bishop joined the Marines late December 1942. He served with K Company, Third Battalion, First Marines. He shares his experiences through the Guadalcanal, New Britain and Peleliu campaigns. He was injured at Peleliu and returned to the US in late 1944. He assisted at West Point and Annapolis, teaching beach landings. He continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge on 22 January 1946.
Date: September 25, 2020
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Bishop, Donald
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Boston, September 13, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Boston. Boston was born 17 April 1924 in Philadelphia and joined the Marines 15 January 1942. After completing boot and advanced training, he boarded the USS George F. Elliott (AP-105) as a member of the 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Battalion to participate in the invasion of Guadalcanal. He describes boot training, advanced training and combat scenarios encountered during the invasion of Guadalcanal. He also details the J… more
Date: September 13, 2005
Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Boston, James E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Howard Towry, January 18, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific war presents an oral interview with Howard Towry. Towry was born in Graham, Texas 17 December 1926. He quit school in 1943 and began driving a truck. Joining the US Marine Corps in January 1944, he went to San Diego for eight weeks of boot camp. After completing boot training, he was sent to Camp Pendleton where he joined the 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division for a short time. Towry was then sent to a tank destroyer unit at Camp Elliott. He learned to use var… more
Date: January 18, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Towry, Howard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with B. J Wilson, June 19, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with B J Wilson. Wilson was at basic training at Parris Island when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Wilson was soon assigned to F Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment as an assistant BAR man. He describes landing on Guadalcanal and fighting at teh Tenaru River. He eventually became the BAR man after some combat. He also recalls some anecdotes about being in Melbourne after leaving Guadalcanal. Hew also went with the FIrst M… more
Date: June 19, 2003
Creator: Wilson, B. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Matthews, March 26, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Matthews. Matthews joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and trained at Parris Island. Then he went to Quantico and earned a commission. He was assigned to the regimental intelligence section of the 1st Marines, 1st marine Division and went to Okinawa. After the war, Matthews went to China briefly before returning to the US and being discharged.
Date: March 26, 2014
Creator: Matthews, Kenneth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Donald Bishop, September 25, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Donald Bishop. Bishop joined the Marines late December 1942. He served with K Company, Third Battalion, First Marines. He shares his experiences through the Guadalcanal, New Britain and Peleliu campaigns. He was injured at Peleliu and returned to the US in late 1944. He assisted at West Point and Annapolis, teaching beach landings. He continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge on 22 January 1946.
Date: September 25, 2020
Creator: Bishop, Donald
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Lewis Michelony, May 2, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lewis Michelony. Michelony joined the Marine Corps right after finishing high school in 1938. After training and being joined to the 5th Marines, he went aboard the USS Arkansas (BB-33). Once the war started, Michelony went to first sergeant school. Once he got overseas, he was assigned to the 6th Marine Regiment and joined them in New Zealand. When the division arrived at Tarawa, Michelony's unit was in reserve and went ash… more
Date: May 2, 1993
Creator: Michelony, Lewis
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Joe Clapper, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe Clapper. Clapper joined the Marine Corps in December of 1942. He joined the 1st Marine Division as a replacement after Guadalcanal. His first combat landing was at Cape Glouster followed by Peleliu where he was wounded on the second day. After he recovered from his injury Clapper rejoined his unit and landed on Okinawa where he was wounded twice more. He was then transferred to Parris Island to become a drill instructor … more
Date: August 28, 2010
Creator: Clapper, Joe
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Burnett Napier, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Burnett Napier. Napier joined the U.S. Navy during his senior year in high school. He was sent to Hospital Corps School to train as a corpsman. Napier then spent six weeks at the Oakland Naval Hospital. He was then sent to the Fleet Marine Force and joined a replacement battalion that was shipped to the Pacific. Napier arrived in Pavuvu and joined the 1st Marine Division. He then landed on Peleliu where his unit experienced … more
Date: August 28, 2010
Creator: Napier, Burnett
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Hayes, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hayes. Hayes joined the Navy in 1943. He was trained as a corpsman. Hayes spent time working at a Navy hospital in Oakland before he was sent to the Fleet Marine Force as a replacement. He joined the 1st Marine Division on Pavuvu after they returned from Cape Gloucester. Hayes mentions a USO show featuring Bob Hope that occurred during his time there. He landed on Peleliu with the fourth wave. Hayes was awarded the Bron… more
Date: August 28, 2010
Creator: Hayes, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Frank Nemec, January 12, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank Nemec. Nemec joined the Marine Corps in December, 1942 and trained at San Diego. He arrived overseas in time to join B Company, 1st Tank Battalion in the First Marine Division when they invaded New Britain. Nemec describes going ashore and the conditions of battle at Peleliu. He also was on Okinawa and shares stories. Nemec served as maintenance man for tanks. He also relates several anecdotes from his time in China af… more
Date: January 12, 2016
Creator: Nemec, Frank
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clifford H. West Jr., September 9, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clifford H. West, Jr. West joined the Marine Corps Reserve while he was in college and was commissioned an officer in October 1943 after he graduated. He joined the Fourth Joint Signal Assault Company (JASCO) where he served as a forward controller for air, artillery, and naval gunfire. West landed on Peleliu. He details the difficult landing, heavy resistance, and the shortage of water. West discusses how he felt when the 1… more
Date: September 9, 2003
Creator: West, Clifford H. Jr.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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