Oral History Interview with Jackie Haworth, November 3, 2016
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jackie Haworth. Haworth entered the Navy March 1944. He went to Faragut, Idaho for boot camp. From there he went on to California, Hawaii and then to the South Pacific and boarded the USS Boston (CA-69). He was in the black gang on the Boston working in the aft engine room serving as a fireman, first class. Later, he became a machinist mate, first class. He was part of the Battle of the Philippine Sea in 1944. He provides de…
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Date:
November 3, 2016
Duration:
46 minutes 32 seconds
Creator:
Haworth, Jackie
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation