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Oral History Interview with Hal Olsen, June 30, 1999

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents and interview with Hal Olsen. Olsen joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939 and went to Utah. When the war started, Olsen was a toolmaker. His deferment expired so he joined the Navy in January 1943. He attended aviation machinist school in Memphis before being assigned to the Bunker Hill Naval Air Station in Indiana. He eventually specialized in instrument repair. In January 1945, he shipped overseas to Tinian. On the side, he painted nose… more
Date: June 30, 1999
Creator: Olsen, Hal
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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