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Oral History Interview with Ralph Darrow, November 12, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ralph Darrow. Darrow joined the Army Air Forces in December of 1942. He completed Electrical Specialist School and B-29 Armament School by 1943. Darrow served with the 73rd Bombardment Wing, 500th Bombardment Group, 883rd Bombardment Squadron as a side gunner aboard a B-29. Beginning in mid-1944, they traveled to Hawaii, Kwajalein, Truk, Iwo Jima and Saipan. They completed their first combat mission against a submarine base at Tr… more

Date: November 12, 2005

Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes 58 seconds

Creator: Darrow, Ralph

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Charles Kidder, June 8, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Kidder. Kidder joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943 and received basic training on a golf course in Miami Beach while staying at a hotel. Upon completion, he was assigned to LaGuardia Field, where he was a quartermaster supply clerk. While there he lived at the Greystone and Alamac hotels, the Garden Bay Manor apartment complex, and a mansion at One Park Avenue. The post was very relaxed, and roll call was rarely… more

Date: June 8, 2000

Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes 07 seconds

Creator: Kidder, Charles

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Jack Thurmond, September 26, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Thurmond. Thurmond joined the Navy around 1942. Beginning in December of 1943, he served as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the USS Finch (DE-328). He served in both the European and Pacific theaters. They escorted convoys to Africa, Britain, Pearl Harbor, Guam, Saipan and the Philippines. After the war ended, they transported former POWs from Formosa to Manila. He returned to the US and was discharged in the fall of 1946.

Date: September 26, 2003

Duration: 13 minutes 10 seconds

Creator: Thurmond, Jack

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 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 Horace Chester Gould, July 9, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Horace Chester Gould. Gould joined the Marine Corps in July of 1940. He served as a military policeman at Quantico, Virginia. Gould additionally served with the 5th Amphibious Corps, and participated in the battles of Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. He participated in the allied occupation of Japan after the war ended. He was discharged in late 1945.

Date: July 9, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 10 seconds

Creator: Gould, Horace Chester

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Ken Winters

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue with Ken Winters. Winters served as a Navy pilot in World War II. After the surrender signing, Winters flew Admiral Chester Nimitz in a PB2Y Coronado from Saipan to CINCPAC headquarters in Guam. He speaks on the short-snorter and signatures that he accumulated while traveling to the various countries he served in. While transporting Admiral Nimitz he asked him to sign his treasured banknote, which the Admiral complied and with the pen … more

Date: unknown

Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds

Creator: Winters, Ken

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Chester W. Marshall, December 8, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chester W. Marshall. He was born March 19, 1917 in Holmes County, Mississippi. He describes growing up during the Depression. On June 26, 1940 he enlisted as a private in the Army Air Corps. In early 1942 he was accepted into Aviation Cadet training. In July 1943 he was assigned to the 30th Bomber Group of the 20th Air Force in Salina, Kansas to train as a flight engineer on B-29s. He recalls being transferred to the 31st Bo… more

Date: December 8, 2001

Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 22 seconds

Creator: Marshall, Chester W.

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with James R. O'Donnel, December 8, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James R. O'Donnel. He was born in Donora, Pennsylvania and joined the Aviation Cadet training program in December 1942. Upon graduation from Bombardier School in late 1943 he was sent to Clovis, New Mexico as a B-29 crewmember. Upon completion of training in November 1944 his crew flew a B-29 to Saipan as part of the 499th Bomber Group of the 20th Air Force. He recalls their first mission over Japan on Thanksgiving Day 1944 … more

Date: December 8, 2001

Duration: 39 minutes 18 seconds

Creator: O'Donnel, James R.

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Raymond & Florence Bower, September 28, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Raymond and Florence Bower. Raymond joined the Army in 1940. He completed aircraft mechanics school and joined the 86th Observation Squadron, 7th Air Force, at Bellows Field in Hawaii. He provides vivid details of his first-hand experiences through the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. He recalls the capture of a Japanese soldier from a midget sub, who later attended their 50th squadron reunion in Hawaii. Raymond stayed… more

Date: September 28, 2002

Duration: 46 minutes 30 seconds

Creator: Bower, Raymond & Florence

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with MJ Cotter, December 6, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with M J Cotter. Cotter joined the Navy in March of 1941. After boot camp, he provided upkeep and maintenance of the 16-inch gun turret aboard the USS Maryland (BB-46). They traveled to Hawaii around July of 1941. The Maryland was present on Battleship Row during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Cotter was aboard the ship and describes his experiences through this fateful day, including their 50-caliber gunner taking down a Japanese plane.… more

Date: December 6, 2001

Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 51 seconds

Creator: Cotter, MJ

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Howard Luckham, December 6, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Howard Luckham. Luckham joined the Navy in 1939. He served as a deck hand aboard the USS Helena (CL-50). He completed Machine Gun School in the fall of 1941. Luckham was aboard the Helena, moored at 1010 Dock, Navy Yard on the base (southeast) side of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked. In late 1942 Luckham was transferred to USS Feland (APA-11) and served as a 20mm gunner. They transported Marines for the invasions of Tara… more

Date: December 6, 2001

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 59 seconds

Creator: Luckham, Howard

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with William Hewson, March 15, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Hewson. Hewson joined the Navy in April of 1943. He went to Alameda Naval Air Station and formed Composite Squadron 68 (VC-68), comprised of 12 TBMs and 16 Wildcats. He worked as a storekeeper striker. Beginning in spring of 1944 Hewson served as Storekeeper 2nd Class aboard the USS Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70). He oversaw all aviation mechanical supplies. They traveled to Pearl Harbor and Saipan. They participated in the Battle … more

Date: March 15, 2002

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 25 seconds

Creator: Hewson, William

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Bill Sheehan, May 14, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Sheehan. Sheehan joined the Navy in October of 1942. He was trained as an aviation machinist mate and became a flight engineer on a PBM Mariner. Sheehan discusses engine maintenance and the challenges of minimizing the constant corrosion that threatened the plane. He briefly discusses flying anti-submarine missions along the East Coast and later in the Pacific. Sheehan also describes weathering a typhoon on the water. H… more

Date: May 14, 2001

Duration: 2 hours 43 minutes 22 seconds

Creator: Sheehan, Bill

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Ned Simes, October 30, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ned Simes. Simes joined the Marine Corps in March of 1942. He completed Radio Operators School, and served with 2nd Tank Battalion in light tanks. In October, they deployed to New Zealand and New Caledonia. In 1943 they landed on Saipan. While stationed there, Simes transferred to the artillery battalion, assisting with road construction, and continued to serve as a radio operator at headquarters. He returned to the US in July of… more

Date: October 30, 2002

Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 39 seconds

Creator: Simes, Ned

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Chris Walker, February 11, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chris Walker. He discusses working as a carpenter in the Marines at Camp Pendleton and on Tinian and Saipan and being on Okinawa and in Nagasaki after Japan surrendered. He also ancedotes on Generals and his Colonel, rations, friendly fire and describes some of the memoriabilia he kept.

Date: February 11, 2003

Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes 40 seconds

Creator: Walker, Chris

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with John Hejl, March 5, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Hejl. Hejl joined the Navy in September of 1942. He volunteered for the Submarine Service and completed Underwater Sound School and Radar School. Beginning January of 1945, Hejl served USS Moray (SS-300). They conducted lifeguard duty off the coast of Saipan, Midway and Japan, attacking a Japanese convoy off Kinkazan, Honshū. Hejl returned to the US and was discharged in early 1946.

Date: March 5, 2003

Duration: 46 minutes 49 seconds

Creator: Hejl, John

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Eugene W. Davis, April 16, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Eugene Davis. In the California State Military Reserve, Davis kept watch over the Central Valley, home to many Japanese-American farmers. Having worked with the phone company, he hoped to become a Signal Corps officer, but was not content to wait. He joined the Marine Corps in 1942, becoming a drill instructor. He then joined the V Amphibious Corps in 1943 as an NCO in command of 200 corpsmen. Departing for Hawaii, he was co… more

Date: April 16, 2008

Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 51 seconds

Creator: Davis, Eugene W

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Irving Cumbie, June 18, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Irving Cumbie. Cumbie joined the Coast Guard in mid-1942 and was commissioned as ensign that December. He completed Quartermaster school. Cumbie was assigned to Key West, Florida to patrol the harbor and transport pilots out to merchant ships. In the summer of 1944 he completed amphibious school at Camp Bradford, Virginia. In October he served as communications officer aboard USS USS LST-886. In January of 1945 they began a 5-wee… more

Date: June 18, 2008

Duration: 2 hours 21 minutes 28 seconds

Creator: Cumbie, Irving

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with John Heimsoth, September 10, 2008

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Heimsoth. Heimsoth joined the Navy in January of 1943. He participated in a choir group at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He completed amphibious training, and served as a Quartermaster aboard an USS LST-218. Heimsoth participated in the Gilbert Islands Campaign, the Marshall Islands operation, and the capture and occupation of Saipan. After the war, he served with the occupation forces in Japan. He returned to the US in 194… more

Date: September 10, 2008

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 21 seconds

Creator: Heimsoth, John

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Frank Ryan, November 21, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank Ryan. Ryan joined the Navy in June 1944 and received basic training in San Diego. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Santa Monica, a Merchant Marine ship, as part of the gunnery crew. His ship brought troops and supplies to the Caroline Islands, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, and Okinawa. Until a close encounter with kamikazes at Okinawa, Ryan’s service was uneventful. He recalls seeing beautiful tropical fish i… more

Date: November 21, 2000

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 20 seconds

Creator: Ryan, Frank

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with S. M. Sullivan, September 16, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with S M Sullivan. Sullivan joined the Navy Seabees in May of 1942. In the fall, he deployed to New Caledonia to help build a hospital, and later served on Guadalcanal building airfields. He contracted malaria while on Guadalcanal. In early 1945, he transferred to Saipan. He returned to the US and was discharged around late 1945.

Date: September 16, 2007

Duration: 2 hours 1 minute 24 seconds

Creator: Sullivan, S. M.

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Chester Spaw, September 16, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chester Spaw. Spaw began working for the post office in Austin after graduating high school. He visited Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson at his downtown office to discuss an inclination to enlist. Johnson replied that he had similar plans, so Spaw joined the Navy in 1942. He received basic training in Virginia and was then stationed at Camp Parks as a postal clerk. He shipped out with the 14th Seabees and made a brief stopover … more

Date: September 16, 2007

Duration: 30 minutes 53 seconds

Creator: Spaw, Chester

Item Type: Sound

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

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Oral History Interview with Arles Cole, January 16, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Arles Cole. Cole joined the Navy in December of 1940. He provides details of his boot camp experiences. He completed communications school and became a signalman. In August of 1941 he served aboard the USS West Virginia (BB-48). Cole was on board during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. Cole provides vivid details leading up to, during and after the battle. He then served aboard a tugboat, the USS Turkey (AT-13), be… more

Date: January 16, 2009

Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes 29 seconds

Creator: Cole, Arles

Item Type: Sound

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