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Oral History Interview with Dr. Hugh M. Ayer, February 4, 1998

Description: Interview with Dr. Hugh M. Ayer, college professor and navy veteran, concerning his experiences as a member of FRUPAC (Fleet Radio Unit, Pacific) and the interception of Japanese naval codes in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Upbringing on a Kentucky tobacco farm; education; boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, 1943; training as a naval radio operator, University of Chicago; assignment to Bainbridge Island, Washington, 1943; interception of Japanese naval communications; kat… more
Date: February 4, 1998
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Ayer, Hugh M.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarines, Aug. 16 - 22, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from August 16th to August 22nd, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Sealion (SS-315), USS Perch (SS-313), USS Scabbardfish (SS-397), and Japanese submarines I-5, I-6, I-12, I-15, I-36, I-38, I-45, I-46, I-53, I-54, I-56, I-58, I-121, I-122, I-155, I-156, I-157, I-158, I-159, I-162, I-175, I-183, I-183, I-361, I-362, I-363, I-364, I-365, RO-48, RO-49, RO-57, RO-58, RO-59, RO-62, RO-63, RO-64, RO-67, RO-68, RO-500… more
Date: 1944-08-16/1944-08-22
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: June 11 - 12, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from June 11 to 12, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding Japanese Destroyer Division 10, Cargo Ships Tonan Maru and Yamakuni Maru, and Submarine Chaser Kyo Maru.
Date: 1943-06-11/1943-06-12
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: Sol Bismarck Area, October 22 - 28, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations and Japanese ships in the Sol Bismarck Area from October 22 to 28, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the 13th Army Air Force and Japanese Defense Vessel Kyowa Maru. Significant events visible on the map include the 13th Air Force making a direct hit on the Kyowa Maru on October 23 at 1:00 AM.
Date: 1943-10-22/1943-10-28
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarines, February 8 - 14, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from February 8 to 14, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding USS Batfish (SS-310), USS Isherwood (DD-520), USS Cook Inlet (AVP-36), USS Johnston (DD-557), USS Hollandia (CVE-97), USS LST-577, Italian Submarine UIT-24, Japanese Submarines HA-101, HA-103, HA-104, HA-106, HA-107, I-8, 12-15, 26, 36-38, 45-49, 53, 56, 58, 60, 101, 121, 122, 155-159, 162, 165, 177, 184, 185, 204, 351, 361-364, 366-369, 371, 372, 400, 401, RO-36… more
Date: 1944-02-08/1944-02-14
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarines, August 9 - 15, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from August 9th to August 15th, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Cobia (SS-245) and Japanese submarines I-5, I-6, I-12, I-15, I-36, I-38, I-45, I-46, I-53, I-54, I-56, I-58, I-121, I-122, I-155, I-156, I-157, I-158, I-159, I-162, I-175, I-361, I-362, I-363, I-364, I-365, RO-48, RO-49, RO-57, RO-58, RO-59, RO-62, RO-63, RO-64, RO-67,RO-68, RO-500, I-8, I-37, I-52, I-57, I-165, I-185, I-77, I-10, I-36, I-41, I-… more
Date: 1944-08-09/1944-08-15
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarine Jun. 28 - Jul. 4, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from June 28 to July 4, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Conyngham (DD-371), USS Swordfish (SS-193), USS SC-1050, Japanese Submarines I-5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 26, 29, 36-38, 41, 44-46, 52-56, 58, 77, 122, 153-159, 162, 165-167, 175, 183-185, 361, 363-365, RO-31, 36, 41-43, 45-49, 57-59, 62-64, 67, 68, 109, 111-115, 117, 500, and 501.
Date: 1944-06-28/1944-07-04
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarines, January 25 - 31, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from January 25 to 31, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding USS Cavalier (APA-37), USS Dempsey (DE-26), USS Finback (SS-230), USS Elden (DE-264), the SS Joliet Victory, the 21st Bomb Command, Task Force 77, Italian Submarine UIT-24, Japanese Submarines HA-101, 103, 106, 107, I-8, 12-15, 26, 36-38, 41, 45-49, 53, 56, 58, 60, 101, 121, 122, 155-159, 162, 165, 177, 184, 185, 204, 351, 361-364, 366-369, 371, 400, 401, RO-36, … more
Date: 1944-01-25/1944-01-31
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: IJN Submarines, September 6 - 12, 1944]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of Japanese submarines from September 6th to September 12th, 1944. The overlay contains annotations regarding German submarines U-862, UIT-24, and Japanese submarines I-6, I-12, I-15, I-36, I-38, I-44, I-45, I-53, I-54, I-56, I-58, I-101, I-121, I-122, I-155, I-156, I-157, I-158, I-159, I-162, I-175, I-177, I-361, I-362, I-363, I-364, I-365, I-367, RO-36, RO-41, RO-43, RO-47, RO-48, RO-49, RO-57, RO-58, RO-59, RO-62, RO-63, RO-64, RO-67, RO-68, RO-109, RO-… more
Date: 1944-09-06/1944-09-12
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: October 8 - 10, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from October 8 to 10, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding German Freighter Osorno, Japanese Cargo Ship Kogane Maru, Storage Ship Mayima, and Aircraft Carrier Otaka. Significant events visible on the map include the Kogane Maru being sunk and the Osorno being sunk by submarine USS Rasher (SS-269).
Date: 1943-10-08/1943-10-10
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: September 1 - 5, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from September 1 to September 5, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Tarpon (SS-175), USS Pollack (SS-180), USS Sargo (SS-188), USS Snapper (SS-185), Narwhal (SS-167), USS Albacore (SS-218), USS Dyson (DD-572), USS Ellet (DD-398), Task Unit 32.4.5, the 13th Air Force, Japanese Auxiliary Gunboat Keijo Maru, and Cargo Ships Hokusho Maru and Kenryu Maru. Significant events visibl… more
Date: 1943-09-01/1943-09-05
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: November 6 - 7, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from November 6 to November 7, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding United States submarines USS Tautog (SS-199), USS Seawolf (SS-197), USS Tinosa (SS-283), USS Haddock (SS-231), and USS Steelhead (SS-280), Japanese destroyers Satsuki, Shigure Maru, and Hamakaze, cargo ship Wakanoura, aircraft carrier Kumano Maru, cruiser Mogami, and armed merchant cruiser Gokoku Maru. Significant even… more
Date: 1943-11-06/1943-11-07
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: November 18 - 19, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations and Japanese ships from November 18 - 19, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Harder (SS-257), USS Pargo (SS-264), USS Narwhal (SS-167), USS Griswold (DE-7), the Fleet Radio Unit Pacific, Destroyer Division 7, Destroyer Division 10, Japanese carriers Chuyo and Zuiho, escort carrier Unyo, submarine I-40, tankers Ondo and Nippon Maru, transport ship Toa Maru, and minesweeper Kyo Maru. Significant events visible… more
Date: 1943-11-18/1943-11-19
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: Sol Bismarck Area, November 13 - 15, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations in the Sol Bismarck Area from November 13 to 15, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Denver (CL-58). Significant events visible on the map include the USS Denver being damaged by a torpedo.
Date: 1943-11-13/1943-11-15
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: August 24 - 28, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations and Japanese ships from August 24 to August 28, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding USS Stingray (SS-186), USS Pike (SS-173), and Japanese Hellship Buenos Aires Maru. Significant events visible on the map include a torpedo attack on the Buenos Aires Maru.
Date: 1943-08-24/1943-08-28
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: Sol Bismarck Area, October 1 - 8, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations in the Sol Bismarck Area from October 1 to 8, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding United States destroyer USS Henley (DD-391). Significant events visible on the map include USS Henley being sunk on October 3 at 9:15 AM.
Date: 1943-10-01/1943-10-08
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: October 3 - 6, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations and Japanese ships from October 3 to 6. The overlay contains annotations regarding German Freighter Osorno, Japanese Destroyer Sazanami, and Aircraft Carriers Otaka and Hayataka. Significant events visible on the map include the Otaka being tracked and the Hayataka making a rendezvous.
Date: 1943-10-03/1943-10-06
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: October 18 - 21, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from October 18 to 21, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding Station HYPO, submarines USS Tarpon (SS-175), USS Saury (SS-189), and USS Flying Fish (SS-229), Japanese Auxiliary Minesweeper Fumi Maru, Submarine Tender Heian Maru, Destroyers Sane, Asanagi, and Samidare, Aircraft Carriers Chuyo, Hayataka, and Unyo, Cargo Ships Tatsuka Maru, Sumiyoshi Maru, Takashima Maru, and Eino Maru, Aux… more
Date: 1943-10-18/1943-10-21
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: November 8 - 9, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from November 8 to November 9, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Seawolf (SS-197), USS Orange (PF-43), USS Scorpion (SS-27), USS Albacore (SS-128), USS Steelhead (SS-280), Japanese transport ship Kyokuei Maru, cargo ship Tango Maru, vessel Nippon Maru, transport ship Toa Maru, auxiliary transport Senko Maru, ship Hoshi Maru, and destroyer Isokaze Maru. Significant events vis… more
Date: 1943-11-08/1943-11-09
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: Sol Bismarck Area, December 14 - 19, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations and Japanese ships in the Sol Bismarck Area from December 14 to 19, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding 5th Bomb Command, Task Force 57, and Japanese Submarine Chaser #572. Significant events visible on the map include Task Force 57 being sunk.
Date: 1943-12-14/1943-12-19
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[FRUPAC War Map: November 24 - 26, 1943]

Description: Map overlay documenting the activities of the US Naval operations, Japanese ships, and cargo ships from November 24 to 26, 1943. The overlay contains annotations regarding the USS Searaven (SS-196), USS Darter (SS-576), Destroyer Division 6, Commander in Chief of the British East Indies Station, Japanese transport ship Nekka Maru, tanker Goyo, seaplane carrier Wakamiya, ship Nishi Maru, Japanese Convoy 34, merchant ship Tainan Maru, ship Ogu Rayama Maru, auxiliary transports Kashii, seaplane te… more
Date: 1943-11-24/1943-11-26
Creator: Fleet Radio Unit Pacific
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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