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[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Nimitz at Fiesta, San Antonio, #2]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz at a Fiesta in San Antonio. Admiral Nimitz stands at his wife's side in a dark Navy uniform with six buttons on its front, ribbon bars above his pocket, stripes and a star on each sleeve and black dress shoes. He is leaning over Mrs. Nimitz who sits to his right in a light embroidered shirt, dark embroidered skirt and patterned scarf tied around her head.
Date: April 1948
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Raymond Lepore, February 6, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Raymond Lepore. Lepore was born in Boston in 1926 and joined the Navy at 15 years of age in August 1942. After boot camp, he attended gunnery school before joining the crew of USS Bogue (CVE-9). He joined USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) commissioning crew in January 1944. Lepore spent close to 500 days aboard the ship in the combat area and shares several anecdotes about his experiences, including one about George HW Bush.
Date: February 6, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Lepore, Raymond
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Raymond Lepore, February 6, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Raymond Lepore. Lepore was born in Boston in 1926 and joined the Navy at 15 years of age in August 1942. After boot camp, he attended gunnery school before joining the crew of USS Bogue (CVE-9). He joined USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) commissioning crew in January 1944. Lepore spent close to 500 days aboard the ship in the combat area and shares several anecdotes about his experiences, including one about George HW Bush.
Date: February 6, 2020
Creator: Lepore, Raymond
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Norman Mollard

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Norman Mollard. Mollard enlisted in the Navy in September, 1942. He earned his wings in December, 1943 and was assigned to Torpedo Squadron 51 aboard USS San Jacinto (CVL-30). He recalls missions against targets at Iwo Jim, and Formosa. Mollard shares an anecdote about how he shot down 4 Japanese planes in one day. One day, he was shot down over the Philippines, rescued and returned to his ship. After the war, Mollard stayed in t… more
Date: unknown
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: Mollard, Norman
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Norman Mollard

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Norman Mollard. Mollard enlisted in the Navy in September, 1942. He earned his wings in December, 1943 and was assigned to Torpedo Squadron 51 aboard USS San Jacinto (CVL-30). He recalls missions against targets at Iwo Jim, and Formosa. Mollard shares an anecdote about how he shot down 4 Japanese planes in one day. One day, he was shot down over the Philippines, rescued and returned to his ship. After the war, Mollard stayed in t… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Mollard, Norman
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Edward Hahnemann, January 4, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Hahnemann. Hahnemann joined the Navy in December of 1942. He was trained as an aviation machinist and was assigned to USS San Jacinto (CVL-30). Hahnemann describes his duties related to the maintenance of the flight deck arresting gear. He mentions how he was acquainted with George H. W. Bush. Hahnemann gives an overview of some of the actions he was involved in, particularly going through several typhoons and seeing … more
Date: January 4, 2013
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Hahnemann, Edward
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Hahnemann, January 4, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Hahnemann. Hahnemann joined the Navy in December of 1942. He was trained as an aviation machinist and was assigned to USS San Jacinto (CVL-30). Hahnemann describes his duties related to the maintenance of the flight deck arresting gear. He mentions how he was acquainted with George H. W. Bush. Hahnemann gives an overview of some of the actions he was involved in, particularly going through several typhoons and seeing … more
Date: January 4, 2013
Creator: Hahnemann, Edward
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John G. Solis, March 31, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John G. Solis of Irving, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1942, and was sent to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas for bootcamp. In bootcamp Mr. Solis talks about learning to shoot rifles by shooting clay pigeons and presentations held to teach how to identify enemy aircraft. While learning to fly, Mr. Solis was assigned to Bombing Squadron 1. In 1944 Mr. Solis ended up with the Tor… more
Date: March 31, 2009
Creator: Solis, John G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with John G. Solis, March 31, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John G. Solis of Irving, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1942, and was sent to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas for bootcamp. In bootcamp Mr. Solis talks about learning to shoot rifles by shooting clay pigeons and presentations held to teach how to identify enemy aircraft. While learning to fly, Mr. Solis was assigned to Bombing Squadron 1. In 1944 Mr. Solis ended up with the Tor… more
Date: March 31, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Solis, John G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Norman Cates, May 31, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Norman Cates. Cates was born in San Antonio, Texas on 19 January 1927 and joined the Navy in 1944. Upon enlisting he was sent to San Diego for boot camp. Upon completion of the training he was sent to Astoria, Washington where he reported aboard the USS Clinton (APA-144). His experiences aboard the Clinton included evacuating the wounded from Guam, picking up a large group of Japanese prisoners on Okinawa for delivery to Pea… more
Date: May 31, 2008
Creator: Cates, Norman
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Gilbert Clark, December 22, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gilbert Clark. Clark joined the Navy in February 1941 and trained at Great Lakes. After optical training, he joined the USS Helena (CL-50) at San Diego and served aboard as a rangefinder. Clark was aboard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He also describes some action he was involved in later around the Solomon Islands and describes when the Helena was sunk at Kula Gulf. Clark made it to an island and was rescued off it. H… more
Date: December 22, 2005
Creator: Clark, Gilbert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Hartzell, Sherrill, January 10, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with Hartzell Sherrill. Sherrill joined the Navy in December of 1941 and trained in San Diego before going to communications school. He was then sent aboard the SS Hadnot (1919) with the Navy Armed Guard personnel. Sherrill delivered fuel oil to North Africa, India, Australia and other points in the Pacific. He recalls hauling ammunition to Saipan, watching the invasion of Normandy and dodging typhoons at Okinawa. He also served aboar… more
Date: January 10, 2018
Creator: Sherrill, Hartzell
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Don Woodard, December 13, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Woodard, Sr. Woodard joined the Navy in March 1944. He completed Yeoman School in San Diego. Beginning in August, he served as the captain’s yeoman aboard USS Bowie (APA-137). They transported troops and cargo throughout the Philippines and to Okinawa in May of 1945. After the war ended, they delivered occupation troops to Sasebo, Japan. He returned to the US in early 1946 and received his discharge.
Date: December 13, 2019
Creator: Woodard, Don
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gilbert Clark, December 22, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gilbert Clark. Clark joined the Navy in February 1941 and trained at Great Lakes. After optical training, he joined the USS Helena (CL-50) at San Diego and served aboard as a rangefinder. Clark was aboard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He also describes some action he was involved in later around the Solomon Islands and describes when the Helena was sunk at Kula Gulf. Clark made it to an island and was rescued off it. H… more
Date: December 22, 2005
Duration: 2 hours 8 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Clark, Gilbert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Hartzell, Sherrill, January 10, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with Hartzell Sherrill. Sherrill joined the Navy in December of 1941 and trained in San Diego before going to communications school. He was then sent aboard the SS Hadnot (1919) with the Navy Armed Guard personnel. Sherrill delivered fuel oil to North Africa, India, Australia and other points in the Pacific. He recalls hauling ammunition to Saipan, watching the invasion of Normandy and dodging typhoons at Okinawa. He also served aboar… more
Date: January 10, 2018
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Sherrill, Hartzell
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Williams, September 16, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with William Williams. Williams joined the Navy in December 1941. After electrician’s training, he operated a film projector for recruits at San Diego before being assigned to the USS Cheleb (AKA-138). While aboard the Cheleb, Williams participated in a few invasions: Tarawa, the Marshall Islands. He was transferred to the USS Benevolence (AH-13). After the war, Williams stayed in the reserve and was recalled to active duty for the Ko… more
Date: September 16, 2006
Creator: Williams, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Joe Elkington, January 17, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe Elkington. Elkington joined the Navy in April of 1942. He trained in fire control and radar in San Diego. He was assigned to the USS Chicago (CA-29). His job aboard was fire control. Their ship was in the Pacific, at New Caledonia and Guadalcanal. The Chicago sank in 1943 and Elkington gives detail of this event. He also served aboard the USS Helena (CL-50) and traveled to the Solomon Islands. His job aboard was lookout … more
Date: January 17, 2013
Creator: Elkington, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ora Bull Durham, September 21, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ora Bull Durham. After initially volunteering for the Army Air Forces after high school and being rejected for high blood pressure, Durham was drafted in 1942 by the Navy. His basic training in Farragut was held indoors because of snow. He came down with rheumatic fever and the mumps, and upon recovery went aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) in July 1943. He became a barrier operator for VF(N)-90, using a wheel to control one … more
Date: September 21, 2007
Creator: Durham, Ora Bull
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Don Woodard, December 13, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Woodard, Sr. Woodard joined the Navy in March 1944. He completed Yeoman School in San Diego. Beginning in August, he served as the captain’s yeoman aboard USS Bowie (APA-137). They transported troops and cargo throughout the Philippines and to Okinawa in May of 1945. After the war ended, they delivered occupation troops to Sasebo, Japan. He returned to the US in early 1946 and received his discharge.
Date: December 13, 2019
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Woodard, Don
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Joe Elkington, January 17, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe Elkington. Elkington joined the Navy in April of 1942. He trained in fire control and radar in San Diego. He was assigned to the USS Chicago (CA-29). His job aboard was fire control. Their ship was in the Pacific, at New Caledonia and Guadalcanal. The Chicago sank in 1943 and Elkington gives detail of this event. He also served aboard the USS Helena (CL-50) and traveled to the Solomon Islands. His job aboard was lookout … more
Date: January 17, 2013
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Elkington, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Saunders, September 19, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Saunders. Born in 1924, he joined the Navy in 1943. After attending gunnery and electric hydraulic schools, he was assigned to the USS Miami (CL-89). After the shakedown cruise to the Caribbean Sea and Greenland, the ship was sent to join Cruiser Division Fourteen in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii via the Panama Canal. He served as a gunners mate and mount captain. He describes firing star shells during the Mariana Islands Campa… more
Date: September 19, 2004
Creator: Saunders, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Williams, September 16, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with William Williams. Williams joined the Navy in December 1941. After electrician’s training, he operated a film projector for recruits at San Diego before being assigned to the USS Cheleb (AKA-138). While aboard the Cheleb, Williams participated in a few invasions: Tarawa, the Marshall Islands. He was transferred to the USS Benevolence (AH-13). After the war, Williams stayed in the reserve and was recalled to active duty for the Ko… more
Date: September 16, 2006
Duration: 2 hours 21 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Williams, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Lockey, September 24, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William A. Lockey. Lockey was born on 16 June 1920 in Weches, Texas and joined the Navy on 19 July 1941. He was aboard the USS New Orleans (CA-32) at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 when a Japanese aircraft fired on the ship, just missing his head but wounding him slightly. The New Orleans was moored about 300 yards from the USS Arizona (BB-39) and he watched that ship sink. The New Orleans crew hoisted the ammunition, aimed… more
Date: September 24, 2007
Creator: Lockey, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Harold Leon, July 7, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Harold Leon. Leon graduated from the Army Air Forces Cadet School at Kelly Field in San Antonio in April of 1942. He was assigned to the 12th Bomb Group, 83rd bomb Squadron, a B-25 outfit at Esler Field in Louisiana. He worked as the squadron navigator. In July of 1942 he traveled to Moascar in Egypt to a base the British had established. He completed 55 missions and his group helped stop the advance of German General Erwin Romme… more
Date: July 7, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Creator: Leon, Harold
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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