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Oral History Interview with Leon Faddis, November 13, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Leon Faddis. Faddis joined the Navy in December of 1943. He completed Fire Control school and was assigned to the gunnery division aboard the USS Alaska (CB-1). His job aboard was a loader on the 5-inch gun. They assisted with the liberation of the Philippines, and provided support at Iwo Jima, and then on to Okinawa. He provides some detail of each of these experiences. He witnessed the USS Franklin (CV-13) ablaze after it was s… more
Date: November 13, 2017
Duration: 53 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Faddis, Leon
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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