Oral History Interview with Walter Skeldon, September 22, 2007
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Walter Skeldon. Skeldon recalls several anecdotes from growing up during the Great Depression. He enlisted in the Navy in August 1941 and trained at Newport, Rhode Island. He was in aviation mechanic school when the war started. Skeldon describes the initiation when a ship crosses the Equator while aboard USS Santee (CVE-29) and was involved in the invasion of North Africa. He shares stories from Morocco. He went to arresting gea…
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Date:
September 22, 2007
Duration:
5 hours 14 minutes 11 seconds
Creator:
Skeldon, Walter
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation