Oral History Interview with James Gillespie, March 14, 2019
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Gillespie. Gillespie joined the Navy in late 1944. Beginning around mid-1945, he served on Corregidor Island, Philippines as Radarman 2nd Class. He worked guard duty and serviced a radar atop a mountain on the island. He recalls his time living and working on Corregidor, and the removal of Japanese prisoners-of-war from the island. He continued his service after the war ended, returning to the US in the spring of 1946 to re…
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Date:
March 14, 2019
Creator:
Gillespie, James
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation