Oral History Interview with William Lockey, September 24, 2007
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William A. Lockey. Lockey was born on 16 June 1920 in Weches, Texas and joined the Navy on 19 July 1941. He was aboard the USS New Orleans (CA-32) at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 when a Japanese aircraft fired on the ship, just missing his head but wounding him slightly. The New Orleans was moored about 300 yards from the USS Arizona (BB-39) and he watched that ship sink. The New Orleans crew hoisted the ammunition, aimed…
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Date:
September 24, 2007
Creator:
Lockey, William
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation