Oral History Interview with John Ley, February 9, 2015
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Ley. Ley was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1925. When he completed boot training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, he then trained as a radio operator. In April 1943 he completed his training and was assigned to the USS Murphy (DD-603). In March 1944 they took on provisions and sailed to Londonderry, England. On 5 June 1944 the ship put to sea to lay a smoke screen during the Normandy landings. On D-Day, the ship …
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Date:
February 9, 2015
Creator:
Ley, John J.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation