Oral History Interview with George Fuller

Oral History Interview with George Fuller

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Fuller. Fuller joined the Navy in May of 1944. Beginning in July, he served with the deck force aboard USS Windham Bay (CVE-92). They traveled to the Admiralty Islands, and Fuller was stationed on Pityilu Island off New Guinea. From the island, he completed photo reconnaissance missions, photographing islands, developing the pictures, and creating 8 foot by 10 foot prints.

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14 p.

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Fuller, George 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.

Description

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Fuller. Fuller joined the Navy in May of 1944. Beginning in July, he served with the deck force aboard USS Windham Bay (CVE-92). They traveled to the Admiralty Islands, and Fuller was stationed on Pityilu Island off New Guinea. From the island, he completed photo reconnaissance missions, photographing islands, developing the pictures, and creating 8 foot by 10 foot prints.

Physical Description

14 p.

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World War, 1939-1945

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English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH02767
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1605690

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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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