Oral History Interview with Thomas Whitehair, October 19, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Whitehair. Whitehair joined the Navy in March of 1945. He served as a Storekeeper and deck hand aboard a Landing Ship Medium, traveling to Johnston Island, Midway and Kwajalein. They decommissioned the ship Manus Island and then stationed Whitehair on Guam. He completed duty at Pearl Harbor. He was sent back to the US and discharged in 1948. Whitehair re-enlisted in the Navy and retired in August of 1966.
Date:
October 19, 2002
Duration:
20 minutes 13 seconds
Creator:
Whitehair, Thomas
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation