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Oral History Interview with Donald Good, February 19, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Donald Good. Good was drafted into the Army around 1943. He completed basic training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi. He was sent to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey and Washington D.C. for Radio Intelligence Repair school. He traveled to Gouruck, Scotland and served with the 178th Repair Company, connected with the 3rd Army. Their barracks were at the Lord Morley Estate and he provides some detail of living conditions. He then traveled to … more

Date: February 19, 2005

Creator: Good, Donald

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Truman Hedding, February 27, 1971

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Truman Hedding. Hedding was born in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania 14 July 1902. Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1924 he served on the USS Maryland (BB-46) until January 1926 at which time he went to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola for flight training. Upon receiving his wings, he was assigned to Fighting Squadron One of the Aircraft Squadron Battle Fleet. In 1931 Hedding received a Master of Science degree in aeronautical… more

Date: February 27, 1971

Creator: Hedding, Truman

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Bates, February 7, 2001

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with William Bates. Bates joined the Navy Reserves in late 1939 as an aviation cadet. He was in primary flight training at Corpus Christi when the war started. He opted to quit flying and went instead to Midshipmen’s School at northwestern and earned a commission and was assigned to the USS APc-21. He describes his journey down the East Coast, through the Panama Canal and on to Australia and the Southwest Pacific. Once there, his vess… more

Date: February 7, 2001

Creator: Bates, William

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Frederick Holland, February 16, 1999

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frederick Holland. Holland was drafted in April 1942 into the Army. From there, he applied for a transfer to the Army Air Forces and was accepted. He attended officer candidate school and earned a commission in early 1943. Then, he was flown to India and worked in Calcutta seeing that equipment and supplies were loaded and flown to other bases in India. Holland developed a conveyor mechanism that assisted in loading cargo onto pl… more

Date: February 16, 1999

Creator: Holland, Frederick

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Robert Sinks, February 18, 1999

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Sinks. Sink was in the Naval Reserve when called up and then trained at Corpus Christi as a meteorologist. He volunteered for duty in China, arriving Chungking in 1944. Sinks eventually headed into the country to establish a weather station in Fujian Province and train Chinese guerrillas. Sinks shares several anecdotes about his time in China. When the war ended, he went to Shanghai before heading back to the US in Novembe… more

Date: February 18, 1999

Creator: Sinks, Robert

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Johnsen, February 18, 1999

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Kenneth Johnsen. Johnsen joined the Army Air Corps in August of 1940. He worked as a clerk and postal inspector for the Army at Scott Field, Illinois. He graduated in August of 1942 from the Flying Sergeant Program. He opted not to be a pilot and immediately transferred to the 426th Army Air Forces Band in Waco, Texas as a trombonist. They were sent to San Marcos and provided music for the marching soldiers, the black soldiers in… more

Date: February 18, 1999

Creator: Johnsen, Kenneth

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Lesko, February 17, 1999

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Lesko. Lesko was drafted into the Army Air Forces in August of 1943. He was trained in long-range navigation [LORAN] radar. In February 1945 he went to Calcutta, India aboard the USS General W. A. Mann (AP-112). He worked on C-46s as a radar and radio technician in the 13th Squadron, 4th Combat Cargo Group. He describes his work on the planes. His unit also went to Myitkyina, Burma, where he assisted in setting up the cam… more

Date: February 17, 1999

Creator: Lesko, William

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Glen Cleckler, February 13, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Glen Cleckler. Cleckler was born in Roscoe, Texas. While a senior in high school, he and several friends, including Harlon Block, joined the US Marine Corps. After completing boot camp at San Diego, he was assigned to the 1st Defense Battalion, 5th Amphibious Corps. After spending nine months on Palmyra Atoll he was sent to the Marshall Islands to set up a radar site on Majuro Atoll. He then returned to Pearl Harbor where he… more

Date: February 13, 2006

Creator: Cleckler, Glen

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Thomas Fitzgerald, February 19, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald joined the Army Air Forces and became a bombardier in 1943 and arrived in England later that year. He began flying combat missions over France and Germany. After one mission, Fitzgerald had a meeting with General LeMay about the results of a bomb run. Mostly, Fitzgerald's missions over Europe prior to D-Day were to soften up German defense and industrial capabilities. After completing about 30 combat… more

Date: February 19, 2015

Creator: Fitzgerald, Thomas A.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Hardwick, February 17, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hardwick. Hardwick was born in Dallas, Texas on 5 December 1923. While in high school he joined the Texas National Guard, serving with the 112th Cavalry. He went on maneuvers in Louisiana with the horse cavalry. In December 1940 he joined the US Navy and was sent to San Diego for boot training. Upon graduation, he was selected to attend the Ford Motor Trade School at Rouge River in Dearborn, Michigan for four months. A… more

Date: February 17, 2015

Creator: Hardwick, James

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ivan Bishop, February 7, 2017

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Ivan Bishop. Bishop attended electrician school prior to joining the Army. He served in the Signal Corps in the 727th Signal Aircraft Warning Company. Bishop participated in the invasion of Leyte and Okinawa operating a radar warning system for invasion forces. Bishop shares several anecdotes about his experiences in the service during the war.

Date: February 7, 2017

Creator: Bishop, Ivan

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clyde Day, February 8, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Clyde Day. Day finished college and was commissioned in the Navy in June 1942. He received more training at in armaments and gunnery before being assigned to USS Boston (CA-69) in January 1943 while still under construction. He served as a fire control officer aboard the Boston. Day recalls supporting the landings at the MArshall Islands, Iwo Jima and elsewehere in the Pacific. He describes the circular battle formation. Day also… more

Date: February 8, 2017

Creator: Day, Clyde

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Benjamin Nicks, February 10, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Benjamin Nicks. Nicks enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January of 1941. He received his wings in April of 1942. Nicks was in the 120th Observation Squadron in the 130th Field Artillery Squadron. He flew border patrol missions for a year between Mexico and the United States. He was assigned to Mountain Home Air Base, Idaho to serve as a B-25 instructor until the spring of 1944. He was then transferred in May of 1944 in McCo… more

Date: February 10, 2017

Creator: Nicks, Benjamin

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Matthews, February 24, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Matthews. Matthews entered the Marine Corps in 1943. He went to Parris Island, South Carolina for boot camp. In 1944 he went to Officer Candidates School. He was assigned to the 1st Marines, 1st Division. In April 1945 he was flown into Okinawa, and served as a regimental intelligence officer. His primary job was to take orders from the major and hand them out to the different company commanders. He also fought in co… more

Date: February 24, 2017

Creator: Matthews, Kenneth

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with J. L. Wood, February 26, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with J L Wood. Wood completed two years of military school at the New Mexico Military Institute, then enrolled in the University of Texas Navy V-12 program, graduating in 1943. He then completed Midshipman’s School at Notre Dame and Cornell University, graduating in July of 1945. Wood served as a lieutenant aboard the USS Kaskaskia (AO-27). They conducted fueling operations at Okinawa and Japan and supplied the minesweepers. He shares… more

Date: February 26, 2016

Creator: Wood, J. L.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Joseph Dague, February 12, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Dague. Dague joined the Army Air Forces Cadet Program in May of 1943. He trained on PT-17s, PT-13s, AT-10s, AT-6s and B-25s. He graduated from flying school in 1944 and transferred to the 434th Troop Carrier Command and went to George Field, Illinois. They were trained in pulling gliders and dropping paratroopers and supplies. He pulled Waco gliders and provides some detail of this experience. Dague worked on aircraft and … more

Date: February 12, 2005

Creator: Dague, Joseph

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with V. P. Johansen, February 17, 2002

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with V.P. Johansen. Johansen joined the Navy soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He became a Seabee and spent 18 months working on new construction at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor. His unit was then shifted to heavy equipment for airstrip work. Johansen landed on Iwo Jima on the fourth day of the battle. His battalion began repairing Airfield #1. Johansen details the damaged planes landing on the field and the ongoing ma… more

Date: February 17, 2002

Creator: Johansen, V. P.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James Trubach, February 10, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Trubach. Trubach was drafted into the Army in December of 1944. In March of 1945 he traveled to Luzon, Philippines. His job was to go out on reconnaissance missions into the hills of Luzon to locate any remaining Japanese soldiers in the caves. Trubach provides some detail of these missions and of jungle life. He then traveled to Fukaya, Japan to help clean up an ammunition storage area and destroy Japanese weapons. He was … more

Date: February 10, 2012

Creator: Trubach, James

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Richard Mosier, February 11, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Richard Mosier. Mosier joined the Army in 1946, having been a high school student during the war, and was sent to Japan for occupation duty. Upon arrival, he was assigned to the International Military Tribunal for the Far East as a personal aide to the presiding justices. He was on friendly terms with all of them, and among the list of tasks he performed were repairing a family heirloom for Sir William Webb, playing bridge w… more

Date: February 11, 2012

Creator: Mosier, Richard

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clyde Powell, February 4, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Powell. Powell joined the Navy in 1942 and received basic training in Norfolk and further training at a signal school. Upon completion, he was sent to Attu and Adak, followed by Tarawa. He stayed aboard ship, in communication with the troops ashore. They sent Powell messages describing the action and relaying their needs for ammunition and aid. Powell says the invasion was rougher than portrayed in the media. On the fi… more

Date: February 4, 2012

Creator: Powell, Clyde

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ray Pinell, February 6, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ray Pinell. Pinell joined the Navy early in 1943 and received basic training in San Diego. He received training on firing and repairing torpedoes. Upon completion he was assigned to various torpedo squadrons in the Pacific. He worked primarily in field repair units but would occasionally fill in as a torpedoman aboard PT boats. In addition to carrying out night patrols, he would soften landings in the Philippines by firing t… more

Date: February 6, 2012

Creator: Pinell, Ray

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John H. Butterfield, February 10, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John H. Butterfield. Butterfield was drafted in November, 1942 into the Army and trained as an antiaircraft gunner. In March, 1943 he was shipped to Hawaii. Soon, he was assigned to a gun battery at Pearl City. He also learned to operate the radar and describes its activity. Butterfield describes being transported across the Pacific in an LST and participating in the assault on Makin Island. Butterfield and crew set up their… more

Date: February 10, 2012

Creator: Butterfield, John H.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with David T. Hughes, February 17, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with David T. Hughes. Hughes joined the Marine Corps in September, 1942. He trained in San Diego and then shipped over to New Zealand. When Hughes arrived, he was assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division as a rifleman. Hughes shares several anecdotes about training in New Zealand prior to shipping to Tarawa. At Tarawa, his unit was held in reserve and did not go ashore until the afternoon of the sec… more

Date: February 17, 2012

Creator: Hughes, David T.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Daniel F. Hinojosa, February 22, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Daniel F. Hinojosa. Hinojosa volunteered for the Marine Corps in 1944 so as to avoid being drafted. He trained in San Diego. When deployed, Hinojosa was attached to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division. Hinojosa then goes on to describe landing in the first wave on Red Beach at Iwo Jima. He was in a machien gun squad. Hinojosa was discharged in 1946 and returned home to finish high school.

Date: February 22, 2012

Creator: Hinojosa, Daniel F.

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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