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Oral History Interview with Charles Walter Bernhardt, July 24, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Walter Bernhardt discussing where he grew up and stories from his childhood. He shares some of his experiences being stationed in Hawaii and fighting in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two, as well as some of the experiences of his friends and people he's met.
Date: July 24, 2004
Creator: Bernhardt, Charles Walter; Tombaug, John & Meter, Peg Van

Oral History Interview with Ernest Latta, July 23, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ernest Latta. Latta worked in the CCC for a year and a half before joining the Army in October, 1940. He trained in Hawaii and was attached to Company I, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was at Schofield Barracks when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. After the attack, Latta guarded a beach on the western edge of Oahu for some time. He went to Guadalcanal in December, 1942. Latta earned a Silver Star in combat… more
Date: July 23, 2004
Creator: Latta, Ernest F.

Oral History Interview with Harlan Crouse, July 2, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Harlan Crouse. Crouse joined the Army in October 1944 and trained at Camp Hood. He arrived in Manila in April, 1945 as a replacement in the 1st Cavalry Division to prepare further for the invasion of Japan. In early September, his unit departed for Japan. Crouse shares several anecdotes about his experiences during the occupation. He eventually began serving as troop clerk, and then moved up to battalion sergeant major. Crouse re… more
Date: July 2, 2004
Creator: Crouse, Harlan

Oral History Interview with Mary Schandua, July 9, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Mary Schandua. Florence Reeves also participates in the interview. After marrying, while her husband, John was in the service, she began working for the Boeing Company as a riveter in Seattle. She assembled wing sections on aircraft.
Date: July 9, 2004
Creator: Schandua, Mary

Oral History Interview with Olive White, July 12, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Olive E. (Sally) White. White received her nursing degree in September of 1943 from Gary Methodist School of Nursing. In March of 1944 she was commissioned into the US Navy Nursing Corps, and stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. She achieved the rank of lieutenant (junior grade). She remained in the Reserves and was discharged in March of 1953.
Date: July 12, 2004
Creator: White, Olive

Oral History Interview with Robert Plantz, July 2, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Plantz. Plantz was drafted into the Army in August of 1945. He completed his training in Camp Robinson, Arkansas. He was assigned to the 541st Quartermaster Corps and stationed in France during peace time. He operated the M29 81mm and the M19 60mm mortars. He describes life in France and the state of the buildings after the war. He was discharged in December of 1947.
Date: July 2, 2004
Creator: Plantz, Robert

Oral History Interview with Royce Keiser, July 20, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Royce Keiser. Keiser joined the Army in February of 1943. He served in the 156th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery B, 44th Infantry Division, 7th Army. Keiser worked as a lineman, stringing wire between switchboards and firing batteries, and also worked as a cannoneer on the 105mm howitzer. In September of 1944 he traveled overseas to Cherbourg, France, maneuvered through Mannheim and Worms, Germany, crossed the Rhine, moved int… more
Date: July 20, 2004
Creator: Keiser, Royce

Oral History Interview with Wayne Beery, July 24, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wayne T. Beery. Beery joined the US Marine Corps in 1943. After completing boot camp at San Diego, he was assigned guard duty at Mare Island Navy Yard. In 1944 he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, 7th Marines on Guadalcanal. He tells of landing on Okinawa 1 April 1945 and comments on the stillness on the beach upon landing. Assigned the battalion headquarters company, he describes his responsibilities for the telephon… more
Date: July 24, 2004
Creator: Beery, Wayne

Oral History Interview with Winfred Hartman, July 2, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Winfred Hartman. Hartman was drafted into the Army in June 1943. During his basic training in North Carolina, he was selected to be a medic. In January, 1944, he shipped to England where he worked in a replacement depot administering shots and processing paper records. After the Battle of the Bulge, Hartman was sent to join the 359th Regiment, 90th Infantry Division as a medic. He shares several anecdotes about his time in c… more
Date: July 2, 2004
Creator: Hartman, Winfred
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