Oral History Interview with Eugene Strathman, May 5, 2009
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Eugene Strathman. Strathman joined the Navy in the fall of 1943. He completed signal school and was assigned to LSM-11. They hauled tank destroyers. He provides some details of the LSM and its armament. They traveled to Hilo, Hawaii. Aboard the LSM he served as a cook. In January of 1945 they participated in the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf. They were the first ship to hit the beach. He describes some of the air raids of kamikaze pl…
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Date:
May 5, 2009
Duration:
35 minutes 01 second
Creator:
Strathman, Eugene
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation