Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the…
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Date:
April 19, 2012
Duration:
41 minutes 02 seconds
Creator:
D'Agostino, Al
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation