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Oral History Interview with Odd Aarstad, November 4, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Odd Aarstad. Aarstad joined the Navy in August 1944 and trained to be a corpsman. Upon completion of training, Aarstad reported to the Annapolis Naval Hospital where he served and treated wounded and sick patients. Eventually, Aarstad worked on artificial limbs for amputees. He also served at a rehabilitation station in Philadelphia where people were being fitted for prosthetic legs. Aarstad was discharged in October 1946.
Date: November 4, 2018
Creator: Aarstad, Odd
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with J. Lloyd Abbot, March 14, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with J. Lloyd Abbot. Abbot received a commission in the Navy in 1939 and served two months aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) before being tasked to bring an old destroyer, the USS Gilmer (DD-233), out of mothballs. He stayed on it for a while before going to flight school in Pensacola. He earned his wings in November, 1941. Due to some accidents and illnesses, Abbot was disallowed to fly from carriers. He was assigned to shore-bas… more
Date: March 14, 1998
Creator: Abbot, J. Lloyd
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Arnold Abbott, January 20, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Arnold Abbott. Abbott was born in 1924. He dropped out of college to join the US Army in 1942. While undergoing basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, Abbott witnessed practiced segregation and consequently became involved in civil rights issues. He recalls that he did not finish basic training, and was sent to Newport News, Virginia where he was assigned to the 34th Infantry Division. He tells of being involved in action in No… more
Date: January 20, 2018
Creator: Abbott, Arnold
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Richard Abe, November 22, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Abe. Abe’s wife Yukiko is helping with this interview. Abe was born 29 May 1934 in Ewa, Hawaii, to Japanese immigrant parents. His father was the supervisor of the Ewa Sugar Plantation. He and his family were living on the island, 8 miles west of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked. Abe was 7 years old at the time, and he provides vivid details of his experiences, witnessing the bombing of military installations, bei… more
Date: November 22, 2019
Creator: Abe, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Zenji Abe, May 4, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Zenji Abe. Zenji was born in Honshu on 18 August 1916 and graduated from the Japanese Naval Academy in March 1937. He received a year of training on various combat vessels as a midshipman. In March 1938 he was promoted to ensign and assigned to the destroyer Uzuki. In August he was sent to flight school and became a dive bomber pilot. After serving aboard the Soryu, he was transferred to the Akagi as a squadron leader of Val… more
Date: May 4, 1993
Creator: Abe, Zenji
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ramon Acuna

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ramon Acuna. Acuna grew up in Arizona and joined the Army National Guard in 1941. He joined the Bushmasters, Company B, known as the Bushmasters. Acuna spent time in Panama for a year before sailing to Brisbane, Australia on the USS Dickman (APA-13). He also spent time on Toem and Wakde Netherlands, New Guinea, and Luzon. His division was at the Battle of Lone Tree Hill or the battle of Wakda-Sarmi. Acuna stayed on Sarmi, il… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Acuna, Ramon
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Sister Antoinette Ada

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Antoinette Ada. Ada’s idyllic childhood in Saipan was interrupted when Japanese troops occupied her school. Subsequent bombing by the American military drove Ada and her family to hide in caves. Three of her siblings went ahead of Ada and her parents to the cave, never to be seen again. It would be another 50 years before she learned that they were killed by a bomb. Her father led the family to a cave near Suicide Cliff and … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Ada, Sister Antoinette
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charlie Adams, February 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charlie Adams. Adams enlisted in the Marine Corps in March, 1943 and after training was assigned to the Fifth Marine Division. He landed late on the first day of the invasion of Iwo Jima. He remained there for 36 days. He served as a radio operator and describes much of the combat conditions he encountered on the island as well as some of the Japanese tactics. He was one of 13 of his original company of 248 men to walk off I… more
Date: February 17, 2005
Creator: Adams, Charlie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Jean Adams, January 25, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Jean Adams. Adams recalls visiting her brother in the Philippines before the war started. On the way, she visited Japan. She was evacuated back to the US before hostilities started in the Philippines. After the war started, Adams joined the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and was in the Inspector General’s office in Des Moines. She recalls meeting Eleanor Roosevelt and had some interaction with Oveta Culp Hobby.
Date: January 25, 2016
Creator: Adams, Jean
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Jean Adams, September 17, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jean Adams. Adams was born in Washington, DC. Her father served in the military as well as her two brothers. She attended an all-girls school in Washington and graduated from a women’s college in Philadelphia. In 1940 she joined her brother in the Philippines but was evacuated in 1941. She joined the second class of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WACs) in 1942. She was assigned to the Office of Inspector General and tells of s… more
Date: September 17, 2017
Creator: Adams, Jean
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Joedy Adams, December 5, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joedy Adams. The daughter of Naval aviator Joseph Cronin, 12-year-old Adams lived on Kaneohe Naval Air Station in 1941. On 7 December 1941, the drone of Japanese planes shook her family home. When her father left and reported to base, Adams and her mother fled to Honolulu. Their Japanese maid had gone missing earlier that morning; she was later found to be a spy. While Adams was en route to Honolulu, she saw a Japanese plane… more
Date: December 5, 2008
Creator: Adams, Joedy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Adams, February 18, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Adams. Adams enlisted in the Marines Corps Officer’s Procurement Program in March 1942. He went into a V-12 detachment in July 1943, and was sent to Notre Dame University. From there he went to Quantico, then into OCS, then to New River, North Carolina where he was in the 67th Replacement Battalion. This battalion served as guards on a train transporting prisoners from Portsmouth Naval Prison to California, then on a ship to… more
Date: February 18, 2005
Creator: Adams, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Marion Adams, April 10, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Marion Adams. Adams was drafted into the Army in July of 1941. He served in the 43rd Engineer Construction Battalion, building roads, hospitals and kitchens. In 1942 he traveled to Australia, where he helped build three airstrips. They traveled to Oro Bay, Papua New Guinea, building railroads and airstrips. Adams was also trained as a medic, serving in the First Aid station. He provides details of both work experiences in enginee… more
Date: April 10, 2009
Creator: Adams, Marion
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Warren S. Adams II, September 18, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Warren S. Adams II. The day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Adams set aside his law career and joined the Marine Corps. Adams began his Marine career as an instructor, but wished for another assignment. He ended up on Saipan and describes his experiences there.
Date: September 18, 2002
Creator: Adams, Warren S.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Bob Addobate, May 18, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bob Addobate. Addobate joined the Navy in June of 1941. Beginning in August, he served as a Signalman Second-Class aboard the USS Solace (AH-5), arriving in Pearl Harbor in October. They were docked in the Harbor when the Japanese attacked. From March to August of 1942 they traveled through the Pacific to Australia, and discharged patients. From August of 1942 through May of 1943, they cared for fleet casualties and servicemen wo… more
Date: May 18, 2001
Creator: Addobate, Bob
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Al Adkins, May 25, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Adkins. Adkins joined the Marine Corps in the fall of 1942. He served with the 6th Marine Division, 22nd Marine Regiment. They participated in the Battle of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands. On Guadalcanal, they formed the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, participating in the Battle of Guam until they disbanded in September of 1944. Continuing on with the 22nd Marines, Adkins served in the Battle of Okinawa. He returned to the … more
Date: May 25, 2012
Creator: Adkins, Al
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Christine Adler, February 1, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Christine Adler. Adler was born in New York City in 1931 to Filipino and American parents. She tells of living in an orphanage until 1938 at which time she went to the Philippines to live with her father. Upon arriving in the Philippines she attended private schools. She recalls December 1941 when she was awakened by the sound of tanks and Japanese soldiers entering homes and taking anything of value. As her father worked wi… more
Date: February 1, 2002
Creator: Adler, Christine
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Thomas Agin, July 23, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Thomas Agin. Agin lied about his age so he could join the CCC in summer, 1941, when he was 15 years old. When he was discharged from the CCC in 1942, instead of returning to school, Agin joined the Army Air Forces at sixteen years old. He trained in aerial gunnery before heading overseas on a B-25 crew. He was assigned to the 71st Bomb Squadron, 38th Bomb Group at Morotai, Indonesia. He flew on 46 missions over the Philippin… more
Date: July 23, 2014
Creator: Agin, Thomas
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John R. Ahlgren, June 1, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John R. Ahlgren. In 1942, Ahlgren, a Navy communications officer, was assigned to Admiral Chester Nimitz's staff at Pearl Harbor. From 1946 to 1947 he was stationed in Russia and worked as a translator and attaché to the US Embassy in Moscow. Ahlgren left the service soon after his time in Moscow.
Date: June 1, 2011
Creator: Ahlgren, John R.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Chester Ahr, February 18, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chester Ahr. Ahr joined the Marine Corps in December, 1941. He trained in San Diego and shipped overseas in October, 1942 to Guadalcanal where he was attached to a base services unit, which assisted the Seabees and Army engineers in construction projects. He also was in the invasion of Guam, where he was wounded and evacuated. Once he returned to his unit, Ahr got very sick and missed the invasion of Iwo Jima. Shortly afterw… more
Date: February 18, 2005
Creator: Ahr, Chester
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Ahr, February 18, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Ahr. Ahr joined the Marine Corps at 16 years old in November, 1942. He lied about his age. After training, he went overseas and was assigned to the 9th Marine Regiment. He arrived in time for the invasion of Guam. Ahr also was at Iwo Jima and shares several impressions and anecdotes of the battle.
Date: February 18, 2005
Creator: Ahr, James P.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Arthur Aicklen, September 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral history with Arthur Aicklen. Aicklen joined the Navy in 1940. He served as a machinist. He was also stationed on Padre Island, Texas before being assigned to a fleet oiler, the USS Taluga (AO-62). They transited the Panama Canal on their way to Honolulu and other points in the Pacific. When the war ended, Aicklen visited Yokahama during the occupation. He also describes the kamikaze attack off Okinawa.
Date: September 12, 2002
Creator: Aicklen, Arthur
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Merle Ainley, September 26, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Merle Ainley. Ainley joined the Navy in September of 1944. He completed Radar School in Hawaii, and served as a Radar Specialist and navigator aboard USS Finch (DE-328). They traveled to Guam, Leyte and maneuvered along the China Coast, with a carrier task force. They transported prisoners-of-war from Taiwan and Formosa to Manila. They traveled to Saipan and completed occupation duty in Hong Kong, completing air sea rescue and ch… more
Date: September 26, 2003
Creator: Ainley, Merle
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Doug Aitken, September 16, 2005

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Doug Aitken. When the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, Aitken was nineteen and in college in California. He remained in college, earned his degree and was commissioned an ensign upon finishing school in 1944. He then went to radar school and trained for a position in the combat information center (CIC) of a destroyer. He soon reported aboard the USS Hugh W. Hadley (DD-774) in San Diego and headed for the Pacific. Soon, the Hadley was escorting other ships to… more
Date: September 16, 2005
Creator: Aitken, Doug
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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