Oral History Interview with Harold Johnson, November 4, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harold Johnson. Johnson joined the Navy in April 1941. He was assigned to the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Johnson describes the ship getting hit and escaping from the interior. He swam through the oil-coated water to safety despite the ship almost rolling over on top of him. Johnson was then assigned to the USS Worden (DD-352) during the Battle of Midway. He was separated from this ship in H…
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Date:
November 4, 2010
Duration:
2 hours 1 minute 06 seconds
Creator:
Johnson, Harold
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation