10 Matching Results

Search Results

transcript

Oral History Interview with William Cowden, June 28, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Cowden. Cowden joined the Navy in November 1944. He joined the crew of USS LST-1001 as a deck seaman. Cowden describes taking part in the second wave of the invasion of Okinawa and mentions seeing several attacks by kamikaze planes on nearby ships. He describes his battle station on a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and how it operated. Cowden also details his ship being severely damaged during two typhoons. He remained aboar… more
Date: June 28, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Cowden, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Cowden, June 28, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Cowden. Cowden joined the Navy in November 1944. He joined the crew of USS LST-1001 as a deck seaman. Cowden describes taking part in the second wave of the invasion of Okinawa and mentions seeing several attacks by kamikaze planes on nearby ships. He describes his battle station on a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and how it operated. Cowden also details his ship being severely damaged during two typhoons. He remained aboar… more
Date: June 28, 2011
Creator: Cowden, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Journal of the House of Representatives of Texas: 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Description: Proceedings of the House of Representatives of Texas for the 16th day of the regular session of the 82nd Legislature documenting legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order.
Date: June 28, 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Back to Top of Screen