Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo pla…
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Date:
July 5, 2006
Duration:
1 hour 25 minutes 21 seconds
Creator:
Dimminger, Albert
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation