Oral History Interview with James Moore

Oral History Interview with James Moore

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by James Moore. Moore completed a five-year apprenticeship program to become an engineer designer with the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1939 to 1944. He received exemptions from military service due to the secret and vital programs he was working on, among them the XB-19, the first strategic bomber. He joined the Marine Corps in June of 1944. He completed anti-tank school and was assigned to the 4th Marine Division. He deployed to the Pacific in November of 1944, and was stationed aboard the USS Newberry (APA-158). In February of 1945 … continued below

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64 p.

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Moore, James Creation Date: Unknown.

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Interviewee

Moore, James

Publisher

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.

Description

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by James Moore. Moore completed a five-year apprenticeship program to become an engineer designer with the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1939 to 1944. He received exemptions from military service due to the secret and vital programs he was working on, among them the XB-19, the first strategic bomber. He joined the Marine Corps in June of 1944. He completed anti-tank school and was assigned to the 4th Marine Division. He deployed to the Pacific in November of 1944, and was stationed aboard the USS Newberry (APA-158). In February of 1945 they landed at Iwo Jima, where Moore served with small work parties unloading APAs and LSTs and helping retrieve wounded Marines off the island. They traveled to Saipan in April of 1945 and remained on the island through June of 1946, where Moore was assigned to the 6th Military Police. He returned to the US and was discharged in mid-1946.

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64 p.

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

World War, 1939-1945

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Language

English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH00570
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1604045

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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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