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Oral History Interview with William Merkel, June 26, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Merkel. Merkel was born in San Antonio in 1926 and was drafted into the Navy in 1944 and sent to San Diego for boot camp. Soon after completing his training he was aboard a ship bound for Guam. At that time, he was assigned to a Naval Construction Battalion. Soon after his arrival he was assigned to a dredge ship. He tells of some of his experiences while aboard the vessel. He vividly recalls witnessing a kamikaze cr… more
Date: June 26, 2014
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Merkel, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Kenneth Matthews, March 26, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Matthews. Matthews joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and trained at Parris Island. Then he went to Quantico and earned a commission. He was assigned to the regimental intelligence section of the 1st Marines, 1st marine Division and went to Okinawa. After the war, Matthews went to China briefly before returning to the US and being discharged.
Date: March 26, 2014
Duration: 28 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Matthews, Kenneth
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Elmer Anderson, September 26, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Elmer Anderson. Anderson joined the Army in January 1943 and received basic training in Mississippi and training as a medic in South Carolina. Upon completion, he was assigned to the 87th Infantry Division, supporting the headquarters company. At the Battle of the Bulge, he was stationed one mile behind the front lines. He passed the Buchenwald concentration camp but didn’t know how severe conditions were inside. Although An… more
Date: September 26, 2014
Duration: 45 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Anderson, Elmer
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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