Oral History Interview with Arthur Aicklen, September 12, 2002
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral history with Arthur Aicklen. Aicklen joined the Navy in 1940. He served as a machinist. He was also stationed on Padre Island, Texas before being assigned to a fleet oiler, the USS Taluga (AO-62). They transited the Panama Canal on their way to Honolulu and other points in the Pacific. When the war ended, Aicklen visited Yokahama during the occupation. He also describes the kamikaze attack off Okinawa.
Date:
September 12, 2002
Duration:
4 hours 55 minutes 05 seconds
Creator:
Aicklen, Arthur
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation