Oral History Interview with Cornelius D. Wiens, November 26, 2000
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Cornelius D. Wiens. Wiens grew up in Montana and Kansas and was drafted into the Army in 1944. After completing training, he departed about the Sea Snipe for the Philippines. His first landing was at Leyte, where he remained fighting for three months. He describes coming to land on the small landing craft. From Leyte he went to Negros, then Masbate, and finally Mindanao. He describes the Japanese soldiers who were unwilling …
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Date:
November 26, 2000
Creator:
Wiens, Cornelius D.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation