Oral History Interview with Frank Mendez, January 31, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frank Mendez. Mendez joined the Army in 1940. He joined the First Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss, Texas. In the spring of 1943 Mendez traveled to Brisbane, Australia, clearing eucalyptus forest and setting up camp for the division, where he remained for six months. In October they went to New Guinea for a few months training in jungle warfare, then on to the Admiralty Islands through October of 1944. He provides details of his li…
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Date:
January 31, 2002
Duration:
43 minutes 49 seconds
Creator:
Mendez, Frank
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation