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Oral History Interview with Bill Barrow, December 20, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bill Barrow. Barrow joined the Navy in April of 1944. And, beginning in June, Barrow served aboard the USS Claxton (DD-571). Barrow was assigned to a 40-millimeter gun and served as a deckhand. They went to the Solomon Islands, escorting other ships and the old USS Mississippi (BB-41). He discusses life aboard the Claxton, and his initiation experiences crossing the equator. They participated in the Battle of Peleliu and the Batt… more
Date: December 20, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Barrow, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Lindsey, December 20, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Lindsey. Lindsey provides background on his family’s history. He completed a Civilian Pilot Training program in Monticello, Arkansas. He began flying school in February of 1941, training in San Angelo, Barksdale and Great Falls, Montana. The US Army Air Corps accepted him in the 41G Class. He became a Ferry Pilot, working with Jimmy Doolittle’s organization in Pendleton, Oregon, practicing take-offs in B-25s to bomb Japan… more
Date: December 20, 2012
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Lindsey, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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