Oral History Interview with Oscar Mitchell, September 9, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Oscar Mitchell. Mitchell joined the Army in November of 1941. He completed Officer Candidate School and served as commander of an all-black engineer combat battalion. Beginning in 1943, they traveled to North Africa and Calcutta, India, and worked as drivers along the Ledo Road. He returned from India to the US, and was discharged in December of 1945.
Date:
September 9, 2003
Duration:
38 minutes 12 seconds
Creator:
Mitchell, Oscar
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation