Oral History Interview with William P. Gattis, April 13, 2008
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William P Gattis. Gattis joined the Navy in May of 1941. Soon after joining, he was assigned to the USS Henderson (AP-1). Upon arriving at Pearl Harbor, Gattis volunteered to join the submarine forces. He was quickly assigned to the USS Sargo (SS-188). They departed Pearl Harbor in October of 1941, arrived in Manila in November, and were there when the Japanese attacked. He was later transferred off the Sargo to the Great Lakes N…
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Date:
April 13, 2008
Duration:
2 hours 13 minutes 48 seconds
Creator:
Gattis, William P
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation