Oral History Interview with George Gross, September 15, 2006
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gross. Gross joined the Navy around 1943 and served with the 107th Naval Construction Battalion. They traveled to Ebeye in the Marshall Islands to redevelop and repair an existing seaplane base by assembling a pontoon wharf and pontoon barges for transporting damaged carrier aircraft to repair units ashore. Additionally, they built Quonset huts and installed playing fields and a recreation area for ship crewmen. They trave…
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Date:
September 15, 2006
Duration:
47 minutes 05 seconds
Creator:
Gross, George
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation