Oral History Interview with Ernest Huffman, December 8, 2009
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ernest Huffman. Huffman joined the Navy in January 1944 and received basic training in Bainbridge and gunnery training in Norfolk. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) as a pointer on a five-inch gun mount. He was then transferred to the bridge as a talker, relaying information from the CIC to the gunnery officer. While on the midnight watch, he was among the first to become aware of the Jap…
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Date:
December 8, 2009
Creator:
Huffman, Ernest
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation