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Oral History Interview with L. W. "Dutch" Kooper, March 1, 2002

Transcript of an oral interview with Dutch Kooper. Kooper enlisted at the Great Lakes Training Center on November 15, 1938. After training camp, he was sent to Seattle for assignment on the USS Williamson (a four-piper converted into a Seaplane Tender), which operated between Seattle and Alaska. Kooper heard that the USS Houston was going on an Asiatic cruise and wanted volunteers so he volunteered; he was eventually transferred and became a gunners mate. After the start of the war, the Houston… more

Date: March 1, 2002

Creator: Kooper, L. W.

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

Oral History Interview with John W. Ranger, March 1, 2002

Transcript of an oral interview with the family of John Ranger; his wife, Joyce, and their son, Jerry. Ranger joined the Navy on January 17, 1938, took boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois and was assigned to the USS Houston. He was an aviation's mate and worked on the airplanes onboard the Houston. She was in the Far East when he joined the cruiser. Ranger's son tells the story of how his dad received the Silver Star while putting out a fire near turret number 3, the result of a Japanese bomb. R… more

Date: March 1, 2002

Creator: Ranger, John W.

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

Oral History Interview with Frank Ficklin, March 1, 2002

Transcript of an oral interview with Frank Ficklin. Ficklin joined the National Guard (Regimental Headquarters Battery of the 131st Field Artillery) in 1938 when he was sixteen. They were mobilized in November 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas and sent to Camp Bowie Brownwood, Texas for training with the 36th Division. They trained there for about a year and were then shipped overseas, picking up American 75s in San Francisco on the way. After landing in Brisbane, Australia, they were sent to Singas… more

Date: March 1, 2002

Creator: Ficklin, Frank

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

Oral History Interview with Dallas R. Clark, February 28, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dallas Clark. Clark enlisted in the Navy in January 1931 in Ashville, North Carolina. He was sent to Norfolk, Virginia for boot camp and after boot camp he went to mechanical school there for about a year. He requested and got duty on the USS Texas where he spent the next six years as a machinist. Clark reenlisted in 1936 and was assigned to the USS Yorktown, being built in Newport News, Virginia. After two years on the York… more

Date: February 28, 2002

Creator: Clark, Dallas R.

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

Oral History Interview with Tom Mann, March 8, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Tom Mann. Mann went into the Navy on June 9, 1944 and took boot camp in San Diego. He took a transport to Pearl Harbor and went to radio school at Camp Chapman. While on general detail, Mann tells the story of him and five other sailors doing work around Adm Nimitz's headquarters and of him coming out, offering them a coke, and chatting with them for a few minutes. Mann was assigned to the USS Maryland which was involved in … more

Date: March 8, 2002

Creator: Mann, Tom E. 'Tex'

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

Oral History Interview with Jack Whetsel, February 11, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack Whetsel. Whetsel graduated from Baylor in 1941, volunteered for the Navy and went into the V-7 Program. He trained at Northwestern University, received his commission after 90 days, and reported to Newport, Rhode Island Naval Operating Base. Their mission was to protect the ships coming out of New York on their way to Boston to from a convoy to England. After almost 18 months at Newport, he got orders to go to Amphibiou… more

Date: February 11, 2002

Creator: Whetsel, Jack

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

Oral History Interview with Carroll E. Prescott, April 3, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Carroll Prescott. Prescott joined the Marine Corps in July 1941 and was at Salt Lake Camp (about a mile from Pearl Harbor) on December 7, 1941. He was assigned to the 4th Defense Battalion as a gunner on a 3-inch anti-aircraft gun. His whole battalion was on the aircraft tender USS Tangier on December 25 when the entire task force turned around; they were 2-3 hours from landing on Wake. He left Pearl Harbor on March 18, went… more

Date: April 3, 2002

Creator: Prescott, Caroll E.

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

Oral History Interview with Joseph H. Gallimore, March 26, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joseph Gallimore. Gallimore went into the Army Air Corps glider program in 1942. After a variety of training in light planes, sail planes and gliders as well as ground school, he took advanced glider training in Lubbock, graduated, got his wings and was a flight officer. This was an appointment, not a commission; he became a warrant officer, junior grade. Gallimore flew overseas in a C-54, took a train to his base in England… more

Date: March 26, 2002

Creator: Gallimore, Joseph H.

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

Oral History Interview with James L. Goldthorn, April 15, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jimmy Goldthorn. Goldthorn was drafted into the Army December 1, 1941 and went through basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. From there he went to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas where he became part of the 6th Armored Division which was a training division. At Camp Chaffee, Goldthorn was made a tank platoon leader which included five light tanks. During maneuvers in July 1942, Goldthorn was involved in a serious accident and spent … more

Date: April 15, 2002

Creator: Goldthorn, James L.

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

Oral History Interview with John V. Hilliard, Jr., February 28, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hilliard. Hlliard went into the Army right after he graduated from high school in August 1943 and was accepted into pilot training. After going through basic training in Wichita Falls, Texas he went to Henderson State College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was there five months taking college courses and 10 hours of flight training. From there, he went to a base near San Antonio where they put everyone through all kinds o… more

Date: February 28, 2002

Creator: Hilliard, John V.

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

Oral History Interview with Floyd Mumme, April 12, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Floyd Mumme. He discusses boot camp, being on Saipan, Japanese trying to steal food, working in the Army Medical Corps and treating wounds in combat.

Date: April 12, 2002

Creator: Mumme, Floyd C.

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

Oral History Interview with Erwin W. Scott, Jr, April 6, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Erwin Scott. Scott worked at a ship yard until Uncle Sam called him in June 1943. He was at Fort Sam Houston when he volunteered for paratroop training. He was sent to Toccoa, Georgia for some training, Camp McCall, North Carolina for more training, to Fort Bragg for jump school and then back to Camp McCall. He went overseas as part of the 517th Regimental Combat Team; they got to Naples, Italy in May/June 1944. His battalio… more

Date: April 6, 2002

Creator: Scott, Erwin W.

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

Oral History Interview with William J. Tiller, March 29, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jimmy Tiller. Tiller went to A & M right out of high school in May 1943 and when he was 18 they all went into the military (December 1944). He took basic infantry training at Camp Hood and then went to Fort Ord, California for more training, climbing out of ships and onto landing barges. They were put on Liberty ships in July 1945 that sailed out of Seattle, Washington for Pearl Harbor. His ship joined a convoy there and the… more

Date: March 29, 2002

Creator: Tiller, William J.

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

Oral History Interview with Martha F. Hilliard, February 28, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Martha Hilliard. Hilliard was born in October 1928. She provides a good description of what her home town life was like growing up as a teenager during the war years.

Date: February 28, 2002

Creator: Hilliard, Martha F.

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

Oral History Interview with Cecil Carlisle, March 21, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Cecil Carlisle. Carlisle served in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M, and graduated in January of 1943 as a Corporal. He went on to complete Officer Candidate School and became a second lieutenant. He joined the Army, the Coast Artillery, working with automatic weapons including .50-caliber machine guns and 40mm antiaircraft cannons. He was first assigned to Camp Hahn in Riverside, California where he served as a platoon commander… more

Date: March 21, 2002

Creator: Carlisle, Cecil

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

Oral History Interview with Leslie Brandes, March 15, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Mr. Leslie Brandes. Brandes served in the Corps of Cadets and graduated from Texas A&M in 1941 with a commission in the infantry, though he did not begin active duty until June of 1942. He was assigned to the 8th Air Force as a second lieutenant. He traveled to Scotland aboard the Queen Mary. He completed flight training school as a Flight Control Officer in September of 1943, and was stationed in England with the 91st Bombardmen… more

Date: March 15, 2002

Creator: Brandes, Leslie

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

Oral History Interview with Michael Silan, January 25, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Michael Silan. Silan joined the Marine Corps in February of 1943. He trained as an airplane mechanic, and provides details of his training, including the type of airplanes and engines he worked on. In December of 1943 he traveled to New Caledonia aboard the USS Mintaka (AK-94), and shares experiences of his travels. He was assigned to Marine Scout Dive Bomber Squadron 241 (VMSB-241), and served as a Marine plane captain. In the s… more

Date: January 25, 2002

Creator: Silan, Michael

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

Oral History Interview with Servando Lopez, February 8, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Servando Lopez. Lopez was born in Lara, Texas on 8 April 1925 and attended school until the 8th grade. He was drafted into the Army and sent to Camp Wolters near Mineral Wells, Texas for 18 weeks of basic training. Completing training he was sent to New York City for debarkation. After arriving in South Hampton, England, he was assigned to the 29th Infantry Division, Company K, 175th Infantry. Lopez tells of the unit undergo… more

Date: February 8, 2002

Creator: Lopez, Servando

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

Oral History Interview with Peter Bourgeois, January 18, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Peter Bourgeois. Bourgeois joined the Army in July of 1943 and served with the Medical Corps. In December of 1944 he was assigned to the 96th Infantry Division and participated in the liberation of Leyte and Okinawa. He provides details of working as a Combat Medic with L Company, and caring for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. He also served as a rifleman at Okinawa. He was discharged in January of 1946.

Date: January 18, 2002

Creator: Bourgeois, Peter

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

Oral History Interview with Jack Butler, January 17, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Butler. Butler joined the Army in March of 1943. He volunteered to join the paratroopers and completed jump school in Fort Benning, Georgia. In June of 1944 he traveled to Sicily. In August he was assigned to Head Quarters Company 509th, Parachute Infantry Regiment. They traveled to Naples where he served in a machine gun squad. They moved on to southern France, then on to Belgium where their job was to hold a cross road in … more

Date: January 17, 2002

Creator: Butler, Jack

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

Oral History Interview with Clinton Jennings, March 18, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Clinton Jennings. Jennings joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. He joined the Army in the spring of 1941. He completed training on the Island of Corregidor and served as Battery Clerk with the 59th Coast Artillery, K Battery. He describes how his unit responded to the attack on the Philippines in December of 1941, enduring bombings and raids by Japanese fighter planes. Jennings and his unit surrendered on 6 May 1942, a… more

Date: March 18, 2002

Creator: Jennings, Clinton

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

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

Creator: Hewson, William

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

Oral History Interview with Bruce Heard, April 15, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bruce Heard. Heard worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937 to 1939 as a baker and he build houses and benches at a national park. He joined the Army in April of 1944, and served as a Tech Sergeant with the 1260th Combat Engineers Battalion, Headquarters Company. He provides details of his training. He traveled to France in late 1944. His battalion was attached to the 3rd, 7th and 15th Armies at different times. They … more

Date: April 15, 2002

Creator: Heard, Bruce

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

Oral History Interview with Harry Hill, March 8, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harry Hill. He was born at Fort Washakie, Wyoming on the Wind River Indian Reservation on 14 September 1920. Upon graduation from Texas A&M College in May 1942, he received a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He was immediately sent to Page Field, Fort Meyers, Florida and assigned to the B-24 Aircraft Maintenance Division. Soon thereafter, he underwent three months of advanced B-24 maintenance training at… more

Date: March 8, 2002

Creator: Hill, Harry B

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

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