Oral History Interview with Chester Gacek, September 7, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Chester Gacek. Gacek joined the Navy in 1943. He was trained as a radioman and was assigned to the USS El Dorado (AGC-11). Gacek was aboard during the invasion of Okinawa and mentions how he recorded messages received in Morse Code. He was in Manila when the Japanese surrendered and describes transporting Japanese officers onboard the USS Okala (ARST-2) to war crimes trails.
Date:
September 7, 2003
Duration:
21 minutes 50 seconds
Creator:
Gacek, Chester
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation