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Oral History Interview with Robert Knox, September 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Knox. Knox joined the Navy in February of 1944. He served aboard the USS Worden (DD-352) as a cook and as a gunner on a 5-inch gun. He provides detail of the food served and how it was served to 100 plus men each day. He also discusses general life on board the ship. Knox served a total of 21 combined years in the Navy and the reserves.

Date: September 14, 2004

Creator: Knox, Robert

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Everett E. Knebel, June 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Everett E Knebel. Knebel joined the Navy in January 1942 as an experienced carpenter. He received basic training at Great Lakes and was among the first Seabees to be deployed in the war. When his unit left the island, Knebel stayed behind to have an appendectomy. He returned to duty on the island, climbing 40 feet in the air to construct a parachute drying tower, and operating the backhoe to install a sewage system. His work… more

Date: June 14, 2004

Creator: Knebel, Everett E

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Thomas Loftin, December 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Thomas Loftin. Loftin joined the Army Air Corps in early 1941. He had flight training at various bases all over Texas and earned his wings and commission in August, 1942. His first assignment was at New Orleans where he flew anti-submarine patrols over the Gulf of Mexico with the 124th Observation Squadron. IN 1944, he became a flight instructor in Florida. In April, 1945, Loftin went overseas to England and was assigned to … more

Date: December 14, 2004

Creator: Loftin, Thomas W.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Richard Shivley, October 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Shivley. Shivley joined the Navy when he was fourteen years old in August, 1944. After boot camp, Shivley went to radio operator school then aerial gunnery school. He then reported aboard USS Franklin (CV-13) in February 1945 and attached to Air Group 5. He flew in torpedo bombers as a radioman. He was aboard when the Franklin was attacked on 19 March. He rode the ship back to Hawaii and volunteered for duty aboard anothe… more

Date: October 14, 2004

Creator: Shivley, Richard

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Osborn, May 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Osborn. Osborn joined the Navy in April of 1943. He completed Fireman and Steam Engine training. He served in the engine room aboard USS Hammondsport (AKV-2), transporting aircraft to the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo and New Caledonia. Osborn later transferred to USS Harris (APA-2). He served as an Engineman aboard the landing craft, transporting troops to and from Kwajalein in February of 1944. Around May, O… more

Date: May 14, 2004

Creator: Osborn, John

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with L. C. Finger, June 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with L.C. Finger. Finger was born in Garner, Texas. Drafted into the Army in 1943, he was sent to Camp Wolters, Texas for three weeks of basic training. He was then sent to Camp Mackall, North Carolina where he joined the 11th Airborne Division, volunteering for parachute training. He made five practice jumps before deploying overseas. Arriving at Leyte in June 1944 they made three practice jumps and conducted routine patrols. He… more

Date: June 14, 2004

Creator: Finger, L. C.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Donald Hair, June 14, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Donald Hair. Hair was drafted into the Navy when he was 18 years old. During boot camp he learned Morse Code, and how to serve as a signal flagman, helmsman and loader on a 5-inch gun. He worked aboard the USS Aulick (DD-569), which joined Admiral Kinkaid???s 7th Fleet. He provides some details of his job aboard and the ship in general. They traveled to Guam, Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands, Leyte Gulf and the Philippines. In No… more

Date: June 14, 2004

Creator: Hair, Donald

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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