Oral History Interview with James Evans, April 29, 2004
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Evans. Evans joined the Marine Corps in June of 1940. He was deployed to Pearl Harbor in September, and stationed at Naval Air Station Kaneohe. Evans helped put the station into commission in February of 1941. He was on watch at the station when the Japanese attacked. He shares memories of rescuers working to get to crewman aboard USS Oklahoma. Evans served with the 6th Marine Regiment. Beginning in January of 1943, he part…
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Date:
April 29, 2004
Creator:
Evans, James
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation