Oral History Interview with George Minick, November 24, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Minick. Minick joined the Navy in 1942 and was trained as an electrician. He was assigned to the USS Thorn (DD-647) and worked in the E division. Minick became a searchlight operator and a member of a repair party. He describes the electrical systems aboard the Thorn. Minick was aboard the destroyer as it served as an escort for Task Force 38 and fired star shells during the Battle of Iwo Jima. He describes the ship s…
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Date:
November 24, 2010
Creator:
Minick, George
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation