Oral History Interview with Lloyd Wiltse

Oral History Interview with Lloyd Wiltse

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lloyd Wiltse. Wiltse joined the Navy and was a submarine officer during World War I. He received his first combat star at Pearl Harbor, as commanding officer of the USS Detroit (CL-8). The ship delivered strong antiaircraft fire during the attack and managed to leave the harbor without the assistance of tugs. In April 1942 Wiltse became Assistant Chief of Staff to Nimitz, reluctantly leaving his command at sea to perform administrative duties, including overseeing censorship policy. Both he and Nimitz were opposed to media publicity at the … continued below

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39 p.

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Wiltse, Lloyd Creation Date: Unknown.

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National Museum of the Pacific War
Place of Publication: Fredericksburg, Texas

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lloyd Wiltse. Wiltse joined the Navy and was a submarine officer during World War I. He received his first combat star at Pearl Harbor, as commanding officer of the USS Detroit (CL-8). The ship delivered strong antiaircraft fire during the attack and managed to leave the harbor without the assistance of tugs. In April 1942 Wiltse became Assistant Chief of Staff to Nimitz, reluctantly leaving his command at sea to perform administrative duties, including overseeing censorship policy. Both he and Nimitz were opposed to media publicity at the onset of the war, believing it jeopardized the Navy’s security. Later, Nimitz became more comfortable in his role as a public figure. He and Wiltse often walked the deck together as a way of helping Nimitz relieve tension. One morning, Nimitz offered Wiltse the opportunity to return to sea, which Wiltse gladly accepted. He was made an admiral and given command of a light cruiser division, with the USS San Diego (CL-53) as his flagship. When he was later given command of a heavy cruiser division, his flagship was the USS Boston (CA-69). Wiltse returned home after five-and-a-half years of continuous service in the Pacific, mostly spent at sea.

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39 p.

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World War, 1939-1945

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English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH00175
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1603530

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National Museum of the Pacific War Oral History Collection

This oral history collection depicts an instrumental era in American history. In these transcripts of interviews with World War II veterans are personal experiences with the war, from the Doolittle Raid and D-Day to the Battle for Bataan.

National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

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