Oral History Interview with William Cobleigh, September 3, 2014
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Cobleigh. Cobleigh joined the Civilian Conservation Corps of Colorado in 1938, and later joined the Vermont Coast Guard, then the Navy. By October of 1942 he was serving on Tulagi Island during the Guadalcanal Campaign. He worked on island patrol and as a cook aboard the USS PT-111. PT-111 intercepted Japanese forces, completing 11 patrols, including missions around Bougainville. In January of 1943 Cobleigh was transferre…
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Date:
September 3, 2014
Duration:
1 hour 9 minutes 19 seconds
Creator:
Cobleigh, William
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation