Oral History Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, April 29, 2004
Description:
Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He served in the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. After training, he participated in the initial landing at Saipan where he was wounded in the knees and shoulder on the beach by shell fragments. He was loaded onto a hospital ship with several other casualties before going to Hawaii to recuperate. He participated in the Okinawa campaign and spent time at Nagasaki on occupation duty. After being discharged, …
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Date:
April 29, 2004
Duration:
43 minutes 03 seconds
Creator:
Smith, Ned & Snoddy, Sam H.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation