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Oral History Interview with Albert Machaud, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Machaud. Machaud joined the Army Air Forces on 27 June 1946. He served as a control tower operator with the 128th Army Airways Communication System Squadron. He traveled throughout the Pacific, including Johnston Island, Wake Island, Kwajalein, Okinawa and into Tokyo by January of 1947, directing aircraft on new airstrips that had hastily been built during the war. He speaks of his experiences during his 2 years in occupie… more
Date: June 17, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Machaud, Albert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Albert Machaud, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Machaud. Machaud joined the Army Air Forces on 27 June 1946. He served as a control tower operator with the 128th Army Airways Communication System Squadron. He traveled throughout the Pacific, including Johnston Island, Wake Island, Kwajalein, Okinawa and into Tokyo by January of 1947, directing aircraft on new airstrips that had hastily been built during the war. He speaks of his experiences during his 2 years in occupie… more
Date: June 17, 2016
Creator: Machaud, Albert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Arelius J. Hall, June 17, 2010

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Arelius Hall and his daughter Margaret. He discusses joining the Navy and becoming a Quartermaster on PT-246, being stationed in the Pacific and doing patrols around Bougainville and seeing other damaged PT boats coming into harbour.
Date: June 17, 2010
Duration: 53 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Hall, Arelius J.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Arelius J. Hall, June 17, 2010

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Arelius Hall and his daughter Margaret. He discusses joining the Navy and becoming a Quartermaster on PT-246, being stationed in the Pacific and doing patrols around Bougainville and seeing other damaged PT boats coming into harbour.
Date: June 17, 2010
Creator: Hall, Arelius J.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Billy Jackson, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents on oral interview with Billy Jackson. Jackson joined the Navy in August, 1944 and was assigned aboard USS Fergus (AP-82). Jackson recalls hauling troops to various destinations in the Pacific and returning to the US with a load of former prisoners of war.
Date: June 17, 2005
Duration: 17 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Jackson, Billy
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Billy Jackson, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents on oral interview with Billy Jackson. Jackson joined the Navy in August, 1944 and was assigned aboard USS Fergus (AP-82). Jackson recalls hauling troops to various destinations in the Pacific and returning to the US with a load of former prisoners of war.
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Jackson, Billy
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Charles Spangler, June 17, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Spangler. Spangler joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. He went through basic training at Paris Island and describes his experiences. Spangler was sent to radio school and joined an artillery unit. He deployed to Guadalcanal and operated a Pack 75mm howitzer. Spangler discusses receiving Thanksgiving during the battle for Bougainville. He also talks about his experiences during the invasion of Guam including an o… more
Date: June 17, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Spangler, Charles
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles Spangler, June 17, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Spangler. Spangler joined the Marine Corps in January 1942. He went through basic training at Paris Island and describes his experiences. Spangler was sent to radio school and joined an artillery unit. He deployed to Guadalcanal and operated a Pack 75mm howitzer. Spangler discusses receiving Thanksgiving during the battle for Bougainville. He also talks about his experiences during the invasion of Guam including an o… more
Date: June 17, 2003
Creator: Spangler, Charles
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clarence and Delia Wood, June 17, 2005

Description: Transcript of a simultaneous oral interview with Clarence and Delia Wood. Delia reveals she worked for North American Aviation in Inglewood, Claifornia building P-51 fighter planes. She met Clarence Wood at a USO show. Mr. Wood served on a submarine chaser (SC-1012) and an APA during the war.
Date: June 17, 2005
Duration: 18 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Wood, Clarence
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clarence and Delia Wood, June 17, 2005

Description: Transcript of a simultaneous oral interview with Clarence and Delia Wood. Delia reveals she worked for North American Aviation in Inglewood, Claifornia building P-51 fighter planes. She met Clarence Wood at a USO show. Mr. Wood served on a submarine chaser (SC-1012) and an APA during the war.
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Wood, Clarence
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Cyril Conn, June 17, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Cyril Conn. Conn joined the Army Air Forces in May of 1942. He served as an aircraft mechanic with the 27th Air Depot Group. From May of 1943 through the fall of 1945, he was stationed in New Guinea. Conn was discharged in November of 1945.
Date: June 17, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Conn, Cyril
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Cyril Conn, June 17, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Cyril Conn. Conn joined the Army Air Forces in May of 1942. He served as an aircraft mechanic with the 27th Air Depot Group. From May of 1943 through the fall of 1945, he was stationed in New Guinea. Conn was discharged in November of 1945.
Date: June 17, 2003
Creator: Conn, Cyril
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Fred C. Hinds, June 17, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred C. Hinds. Hinds joined the Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was trained as a corpsman and was sent to the 23rd Naval Construction Battalion in Hawaii. Hinds was transferred to the USS Cache (AO-67) where he eventually became the ship’s mail clerk and also stood bridge watches. He describes the refueling process and mentions when a carrier had to make an emergency separation. Hinds also discusses witnessing the … more
Date: June 17, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Hinds, Fred C.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Fred C. Hinds, June 17, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred C. Hinds. Hinds joined the Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was trained as a corpsman and was sent to the 23rd Naval Construction Battalion in Hawaii. Hinds was transferred to the USS Cache (AO-67) where he eventually became the ship’s mail clerk and also stood bridge watches. He describes the refueling process and mentions when a carrier had to make an emergency separation. Hinds also discusses witnessing the … more
Date: June 17, 2010
Creator: Hinds, Fred C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Green Day, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Green Day. Day shares his memories of growing up during the Great Depression. He completed trade school to be a machinist. He joined the Navy around 1944. In May 1945 he was assigned to USS Halford DD-480, and they traveled to Pearl Harbor. They provided escort duty to Borneo, and Day served with the deck department helping to maintain the ship. In late 1945 Day experienced a typhoon aboard the ship. He was discharged in July of … more
Date: June 17, 2016
Duration: 55 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Day, Green
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Green Day, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Green Day. Day shares his memories of growing up during the Great Depression. He completed trade school to be a machinist. He joined the Navy around 1944. In May 1945 he was assigned to USS Halford DD-480, and they traveled to Pearl Harbor. They provided escort duty to Borneo, and Day served with the deck department helping to maintain the ship. In late 1945 Day experienced a typhoon aboard the ship. He was discharged in July of … more
Date: June 17, 2016
Creator: Day, Green
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Herbert Merritt, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Herbert Merritt. When Merritt finished high school I n1941, he went to work for GM making marine engines for PT boats. He volunteered for service in the Army and was assigned to the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment. After going overseas and having more training, Merritt landed with his unit at Leyte, where he was wounded. While serving as a scout for his company, Merritt was wounded by a Japanese grenade. He was evacuated and se… more
Date: June 17, 2005
Duration: 49 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Merritt, Herbert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Herbert Merritt, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Herbert Merritt. When Merritt finished high school I n1941, he went to work for GM making marine engines for PT boats. He volunteered for service in the Army and was assigned to the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment. After going overseas and having more training, Merritt landed with his unit at Leyte, where he was wounded. While serving as a scout for his company, Merritt was wounded by a Japanese grenade. He was evacuated and se… more
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Merritt, Herbert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Redding, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Redding. Redding was born in San Jose, California in 1927 and joined the Navy in 1944. Upon completion of boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, he went aboard the USS Fergus (APA-82). He tells of his first few days on the ship and his on-the-job training as a cook. Redding recalls during May 1945 the ship was bound for Okinawa with a contingent of marines. During a refueling procedure, extensive damage was done to the bow of t… more
Date: June 17, 2005
Duration: 35 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Redding, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Redding, June 17, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Redding. Redding was born in San Jose, California in 1927 and joined the Navy in 1944. Upon completion of boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, he went aboard the USS Fergus (APA-82). He tells of his first few days on the ship and his on-the-job training as a cook. Redding recalls during May 1945 the ship was bound for Okinawa with a contingent of marines. During a refueling procedure, extensive damage was done to the bow of t… more
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Redding, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Ulbrich, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Jennings Ulbrich. Ulbrich joined the Navy in February of 1945. He was transferred to Brown Field Airport, San Diego. He worked in ships service, selling merchandise, food, maintaining Coke machines. Ulbrich made the rank of Third-Class Petty Officer. After the base was decommissioned, he was transferred to El Centro and performed shore patrol duty and guarded prisoners. He was there when the war ended. Ulbrich continued his… more
Date: June 17, 2016
Duration: 43 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Ulbrich, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Ulbrich, June 17, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Jennings Ulbrich. Ulbrich joined the Navy in February of 1945. He was transferred to Brown Field Airport, San Diego. He worked in ships service, selling merchandise, food, maintaining Coke machines. Ulbrich made the rank of Third-Class Petty Officer. After the base was decommissioned, he was transferred to El Centro and performed shore patrol duty and guarded prisoners. He was there when the war ended. Ulbrich continued his… more
Date: June 17, 2016
Creator: Ulbrich, James
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth Schuck. Schuck joined the Army Corps of Engineers in 1943. He completed Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Engineer Aviation Training Detachment. He learned how to build roads and airports. Schuck was a platoon commander in the 1902nd Engineer Aviation Battalion. In the spring of 1945 they traveled to Ie Shima and completed work on an airfield. Schuck describes his work and experiences on this island, as wel… more
Date: June 17, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Schuck, Kenneth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Schuck, June 17, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth Schuck. Schuck joined the Army Corps of Engineers in 1943. He completed Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the Engineer Aviation Training Detachment. He learned how to build roads and airports. Schuck was a platoon commander in the 1902nd Engineer Aviation Battalion. In the spring of 1945 they traveled to Ie Shima and completed work on an airfield. Schuck describes his work and experiences on this island, as wel… more
Date: June 17, 2009
Creator: Schuck, Kenneth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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