Oral History Interview with L. E. Robinson, March 8, 1985
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by L E Robinson. Robinson joined the Marine Corps in May 1939 and received basic training in San Diego. After sea school training, he was assigned to Admiral Kimmel’s flag allowance and boarded the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38). Robinson was at Pearl Harbor as the admiral’s senior orderly during the attack of December 7. After surviving strafing from enemy planes, he headed toward the submarine base dock to help carry the wounded. When he f…
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Date:
March 8, 1985
Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes 40 seconds
Creator:
Robinson, L. E.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation