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Oral History Interview with John P. Condon, March 8, 1989

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John P. Cordon discussing where he grew up and went to school and what led him to join the Navy. He describes flying airplanes for the Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: March 8, 1989
Creator: Condon, John P. & Hall, Cargill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with L. E. Robinson, March 8, 1985

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by L E Robinson. Robinson joined the Marine Corps in May 1939 and received basic training in San Diego. After sea school training, he was assigned to Admiral Kimmel’s flag allowance and boarded the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38). Robinson was at Pearl Harbor as the admiral’s senior orderly during the attack of December 7. After surviving strafing from enemy planes, he headed toward the submarine base dock to help carry the wounded. When he f… more
Date: March 8, 1985
Creator: Robinson, L. E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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