Oral History Interview with Robert Hagee, December 4, 2008

Oral History Interview with Robert Hagee, December 4, 2008

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Hagee. Hagee was one of eleven children and grew up in Alto, New Mexico where he attended a one room school. Upon graduating from high school he joined the US Navy and went to boot camp at San Diego, California. Following boot camp he was assigned to the USS Bainbridge (DD-246). While Hagee was aboard, the Bainbridge intercepted various fishing boats carrying diesel fuel believed to be used for German submarines prowling the Atlantic. Describing the procedures used by German U-boats to penetrate convoys, he tells of … continued below

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28 p.

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Hagee, Robert December 4, 2008.

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Interviewee

Hagee, Robert

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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.

Description

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Hagee. Hagee was one of eleven children and grew up in Alto, New Mexico where he attended a one room school. Upon graduating from high school he joined the US Navy and went to boot camp at San Diego, California. Following boot camp he was assigned to the USS Bainbridge (DD-246). While Hagee was aboard, the Bainbridge intercepted various fishing boats carrying diesel fuel believed to be used for German submarines prowling the Atlantic. Describing the procedures used by German U-boats to penetrate convoys, he tells of the sinking of the USS Ruben James (DD-245) and of the Bainbridge assisting in recovering survivors. Hagee describes the weather conditions encountered in the North Atlantic and of an incident that so damaged the ship, she had to visit a Navy yard for structural repair and refitting. Hagee requested a transfer into Naval Air Services, which led to his assignment as a maintenance chief in Patrol Bombing Squadron 20 (VPB-20). The squadron was designated as a Black Cat Squadron flying PBM3 aircraft. He discusses various missions they flew from different islands on which they were based. Returning home in 1945 Hagee left the Navy only to re-enlist. He recalls some of his experiences after re-entering the Navy as well as some after he retired.

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28 p.

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

World War, 1939-1945

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English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH02475
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1605523

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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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