Oral History Interview with Bill Hardin, October 8, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Hardin. Hardin joined the Navy’s underwater demolition team after attending Officers Candidate School at Columbia University. He received water training and depth training at Pearl Harbor. He cleared underwater obstacles in Guam, Saipan, and Okinawa in preparation for invasions, often under enemy fire. At Guam, he noticed a native girl in need of serious medical attention. He called in a medic, who arrived by plane and …
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Date:
October 8, 2010
Creator:
Hardin, Bill
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation