Oral History Interview with Clarence E. Shockey, September 3, 2004

Oral History Interview with Clarence E. Shockey, September 3, 2004

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clarence E. Shockey. Shockey was born in rural Texas and attended school in McKinney. Before finishing school, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 or 1939. After being in the CCC< Shockey went to work for Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Corsicana, Texas making anchors for US Navy ships. He was also married with a daughter at the time and received an exemption from the draft on account of his family and the classified nature of the work he was doing. After his cousin and some close friends … continued below

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1 sound recording (2 hr., 6 min., 44 sec.)

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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 Clarence E. Shockey. Shockey was born in rural Texas and attended school in McKinney. Before finishing school, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 or 1939. After being in the CCC< Shockey went to work for Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Corsicana, Texas making anchors for US Navy ships. He was also married with a daughter at the time and received an exemption from the draft on account of his family and the classified nature of the work he was doing. After his cousin and some close friends were killed at Normandy, he joined the Marine Corps. He went to San Diego for training and describes several incidents that occurred there. When he was assigned to the First Marine Division, he was initially sent to Pavuvu after teh First secured Peleliu. At Pavuvu, they trained and prepared for landing at Okinawa. On Okinawa, Shockey captured a cave full of civilians with help from the Mayor of Naha. He follows with more anecdotes about Okinawa. Eventually, Shockey was sent to China with the First Marine Division. His job there was to deliver mail and bread to the company. Toward the end of 1945 Shockey was sent back home and discharged.

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1 sound recording (2 hr., 6 min., 44 sec.)

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World War, 1939-1945

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English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH01217
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1608420

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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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