Oral History Interview with Robert Daniels

Oral History Interview with Robert Daniels

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Description

Transcript of an oral monologue by Robert Daniels in which he relates his experiences at the Battle of Midway while he served aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5). Daniels describes his duties aboard the Yorktown and the attack by Japanese dive bombers and torpedo planes. He also speaks of abandoning the ship and floating in the water until he was rescued by a destroyer.

Physical Description

1 sound recording (11 min., 54 sec.)

Creation Information

Daniels, Robert Creation Date: Unknown.

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

Transcript of an oral monologue by Robert Daniels in which he relates his experiences at the Battle of Midway while he served aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5). Daniels describes his duties aboard the Yorktown and the attack by Japanese dive bombers and torpedo planes. He also speaks of abandoning the ship and floating in the water until he was rescued by a destroyer.

Physical Description

1 sound recording (11 min., 54 sec.)

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

World War, 1939-1945

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Language

English

Item Type

Sound

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Unique identifying numbers for this recording in the Portal or other systems.

Accession or Local Control No: OH00180
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1607502

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Oral History Interview with Robert Daniels, [transcript] ark:/67531/metapth1603535

Collections

This recording is part of the following collections of related materials.

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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