Oral History Interview with Gustave Sembritzky, July 12, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gustave Sembritzky. Sembritzky joined the Navy in March of 1940. Beginning September, he served as Aviation Chief Electrician’s Mate aboard USS Lexington (CV-2). In December 1941 they reinforced the base at Midway. In February of 1942 they participated in the Salamaua–Lae raid. In May, during the Battle of the Coral Sea, their ship was critically damaged and sunk. In the fall of 1942, Sembritzky was transferred to USS Altamaha (C…
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Date:
July 12, 2002
Creator:
Sembritzky, Gustave