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Oral History Interview with Bernice Loewe, January 29, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bernice Loewe. Loewe was an aircraft fabric and leather worker at Scott Air Force Base between 1943 and 1953. She replaced fabric on ailerons from B-17s and B-24s. Other of her duties included repairing flight jackets, boots, and bags, and fitting helmets with cups to house receivers for the radiomen. Just before D-Day, she went out to the air strip to make a repair onsite. There she was met with a long row of idling B-17s, … more
Date: January 29, 2008
Duration: 25 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Loewe, Bernice
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Bernice Loewe, January 29, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bernice Loewe. Loewe was an aircraft fabric and leather worker at Scott Air Force Base between 1943 and 1953. She replaced fabric on ailerons from B-17s and B-24s. Other of her duties included repairing flight jackets, boots, and bags, and fitting helmets with cups to house receivers for the radiomen. Just before D-Day, she went out to the air strip to make a repair onsite. There she was met with a long row of idling B-17s, … more
Date: January 29, 2008
Creator: Loewe, Bernice
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Charles Misenhimer, January 18, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Misenheimer. Misenheimer served in the Army from March to October of 1944. He completed basic training and went to the 99th Division. In October of 1944 he received an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and was discharged from the Army. He provides some details of his experiences at the Navy Academy Preparatory School. In early 1945 Misenheimer was assigned to the USS Midway (CV-41), as the carrier was initiall… more
Date: January 18, 2008
Duration: 27 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Misenhimer, Charles
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles Misenhimer, January 18, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Misenheimer. Misenheimer served in the Army from March to October of 1944. He completed basic training and went to the 99th Division. In October of 1944 he received an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and was discharged from the Army. He provides some details of his experiences at the Navy Academy Preparatory School. In early 1945 Misenheimer was assigned to the USS Midway (CV-41), as the carrier was initiall… more
Date: January 18, 2008
Creator: Misenhimer, Charles
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clifton P. Fox, January 4, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clifton P. Fox. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Marine Corps. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: January 4, 2008
Creator: Fox, Clifton P. & Osborn, Oakley E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Fred Bishop, January 16, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Bishop. Bishop studied at Syracuse University beginning in 1935 but entered the labor force in 1937 due to financial hardship. In 1940 he joined the New York Army National Guard and was mobilized to Salinas, California, with the 27th Infantry Division, 108th Infantry Regiment. After becoming a staff sergeant, he decided to transfer to the Army Air Corps, where he attended school to become a second lieutenant and bombard… more
Date: January 16, 2008
Duration: 45 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Bishop, Fred
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Fred Bishop, January 16, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Fred Bishop. Bishop studied at Syracuse University beginning in 1935 but entered the labor force in 1937 due to financial hardship. In 1940 he joined the New York Army National Guard and was mobilized to Salinas, California, with the 27th Infantry Division, 108th Infantry Regiment. After becoming a staff sergeant, he decided to transfer to the Army Air Corps, where he attended school to become a second lieutenant and bombard… more
Date: January 16, 2008
Creator: Bishop, Fred
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Garfield Crawford, January 28, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Garfield Crawford. Crawford was born 13 June 1922 in Edgar, Wisconsin and graduated from high school in Green Bay. He entered the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained at various bases and with a variety of aircraft. Upon graduating from multi-engine, he was assigned as an aircraft commander and went to Walla Walla, Washington for crew training. Arriving at Nadzab, New Guinea he made several training flights with experie… more
Date: January 28, 2008
Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Crawford, Garfiled
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Garfield Crawford, January 28, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Garfield Crawford. Crawford was born 13 June 1922 in Edgar, Wisconsin and graduated from high school in Green Bay. He entered the Army Air Forces in March 1943. He trained at various bases and with a variety of aircraft. Upon graduating from multi-engine, he was assigned as an aircraft commander and went to Walla Walla, Washington for crew training. Arriving at Nadzab, New Guinea he made several training flights with experie… more
Date: January 28, 2008
Creator: Crawford, Garfiled
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 Glenn E. McDuffie, January 21, 2008

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Glenn E. McDuffie. He begins by talking about how he lied about his age to join the Navy at 15, describes boot camp, becoming an Armed Guard on merchant ships transporting supplies across the Atlantic, being in London while German bombers flew overhead, in Marsellies and Naples soon after those places were liberated and transporting German prisoners out. He then describes how he came to be in Times Square when he heard the Japanese had surrendered and was th… more
Date: January 21, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: McDuffie, Glenn E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Glenn E. McDuffie, January 21, 2008

Description: Interview with Glenn E. McDuffie, an Armed Guard in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He discusses lying about his age in order to join the navy at 15 and his experience in boot camp. He served as an Armed Guard on merchant ships that transported supplies across the Atlantic and remembers being in London while German bombers flew overhead. He transported German prisoners out of Marseilles and Naples shortly after the liberation of those cities. He remembers going to Times Square upon hearing … more
Date: January 21, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & McDuffie, Glenn E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Glenn E. McDuffie, January 21, 2008

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Glenn E. McDuffie. He begins by talking about how he lied about his age to join the Navy at 15, describes boot camp, becoming an Armed Guard on merchant ships transporting supplies across the Atlantic, being in London while German bombers flew overhead, in Marsellies and Naples soon after those places were liberated and transporting German prisoners out. He then describes how he came to be in Times Square when he heard the Japanese had surrendered and was th… more
Date: January 21, 2008
Creator: McDuffie, Glenn E.
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 H. L. Tyree, January 9, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with H.L. Tyree. Tyree was born in Cullman County, Alabama on 4 August 1924. Drafted into the Army in 1943 he was sent to Camp Polk, Louisiana for basic training. He then went to Fort Ord, California where he trained as an amphibious tractor driver. After six months training, he was assigned to the 536th Amphibious Tractor Battalion and assigned as a tractor driver. After two months of advanced training, the unit boarded USS LST-… more
Date: January 9, 2008
Duration: 33 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Tyree, H. L.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with H. L. Tyree, January 9, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with H.L. Tyree. Tyree was born in Cullman County, Alabama on 4 August 1924. Drafted into the Army in 1943 he was sent to Camp Polk, Louisiana for basic training. He then went to Fort Ord, California where he trained as an amphibious tractor driver. After six months training, he was assigned to the 536th Amphibious Tractor Battalion and assigned as a tractor driver. After two months of advanced training, the unit boarded USS LST-… more
Date: January 9, 2008
Creator: Tyree, H. L.
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 James G. Rabalais, January 19, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James G Rabalais. Rabalais joined the Army in 1943 and volunteered for parachute school. He joined the 188th Parachute Regiment in the Philippines, training on bazookas and flamethrowers while there. He was assigned to patrol jungle areas and never encountered any enemies. In preparation for the invasion of Japan, he made test jumps out of modified B-24 bomb bays; normally, he would jump from C-46 Commandos and C-54 Skymaste… more
Date: January 19, 2008
Duration: 21 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Rabalais, James G.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James G. Rabalais, January 19, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James G Rabalais. Rabalais joined the Army in 1943 and volunteered for parachute school. He joined the 188th Parachute Regiment in the Philippines, training on bazookas and flamethrowers while there. He was assigned to patrol jungle areas and never encountered any enemies. In preparation for the invasion of Japan, he made test jumps out of modified B-24 bomb bays; normally, he would jump from C-46 Commandos and C-54 Skymaste… more
Date: January 19, 2008
Creator: Rabalais, James G.
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 James Smith, January 2, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Smith. Smith participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program before entering the Army Air Corps in late 1942. He graduated from flight school in August 1943. Smith was assigned to a B-24 crew and headed for North Africa in December 1943. From there, Smith went on bombing missions over Italy, Romania, etc. flying with the Fifteenth Air Force. After finishing combat missions, Smith ferried a B-24 back to San Antonio,… more
Date: January 2, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Smith, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Smith, January 2, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Smith. Smith participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program before entering the Army Air Corps in late 1942. He graduated from flight school in August 1943. Smith was assigned to a B-24 crew and headed for North Africa in December 1943. From there, Smith went on bombing missions over Italy, Romania, etc. flying with the Fifteenth Air Force. After finishing combat missions, Smith ferried a B-24 back to San Antonio,… more
Date: January 2, 2008
Creator: Smith, James
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Lee Young, January 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lee Young. Young joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Upon completion of pilot training he was assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force. Stationed in England, he enjoyed good relations with the British. As pilot of a B-17, he felt vulnerable in combat, yet he carries great remorse for the civilian casualties he caused in Dresden. In Berlin, he faced a barrage of antiaircraft fire and was hit in the wing … more
Date: January 8, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Young, Lee
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Lee Young, January 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lee Young. Young joined the Army Air Forces in March 1943. Upon completion of pilot training he was assigned to the 95th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force. Stationed in England, he enjoyed good relations with the British. As pilot of a B-17, he felt vulnerable in combat, yet he carries great remorse for the civilian casualties he caused in Dresden. In Berlin, he faced a barrage of antiaircraft fire and was hit in the wing … more
Date: January 8, 2008
Creator: Young, Lee
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Neil Scheibel, January 31, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Neil Scheibel. Scheibel joined the Navy three months after graduating from high school and received basic training at Great Lakes. He attended electrician’s mate school in Iowa and was sent to Jacksonville for aviation electrician’s mate training. Upon completion, he was assigned to CASU-3. They shipped out in April 1945 and headed for Buckner Bay. After stopping at Pearl Harbor and Eniwetok for repairs, they arrived at Okin… more
Date: January 31, 2008
Duration: 11 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Scheibel, Neil
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Neil Scheibel, January 31, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Neil Scheibel. Scheibel joined the Navy three months after graduating from high school and received basic training at Great Lakes. He attended electrician’s mate school in Iowa and was sent to Jacksonville for aviation electrician’s mate training. Upon completion, he was assigned to CASU-3. They shipped out in April 1945 and headed for Buckner Bay. After stopping at Pearl Harbor and Eniwetok for repairs, they arrived at Okin… more
Date: January 31, 2008
Creator: Scheibel, Neil
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard Johnson, January 3, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Johnson. Johnson was eight years old when the war began. His father, despite being aged out of the draft, chose to enlist in the Coast Guard and was assigned to a tug boat as a watertender. Johnson visited him once and after that corresponded by V-mail. The tug’s crew was reported as KIA in the Philippines, but this was done in error after the boat had merely anchored in the wrong place. On the homefront, in Long Bea… more
Date: January 3, 2008
Duration: 50 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Johnson, Richard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Richard Johnson, January 3, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Johnson. Johnson was eight years old when the war began. His father, despite being aged out of the draft, chose to enlist in the Coast Guard and was assigned to a tug boat as a watertender. Johnson visited him once and after that corresponded by V-mail. The tug’s crew was reported as KIA in the Philippines, but this was done in error after the boat had merely anchored in the wrong place. On the homefront, in Long Bea… more
Date: January 3, 2008
Creator: Johnson, Richard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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