Oral History Interview with Herbert Brewer, February 18, 2008
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Herbert Brewer. Brewer joined the Marines on 1 July 1942. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Marines began accepting African-Americans for training. Due to concerns of racial problems the Marines built a training camp, Montford Point, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where Brewer trained. He was assigned to the 51st Defense Battalion, fire control section, working with 91mm antiaircraft guns. In 1943 his battalion was …
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Date:
February 18, 2008
Creator:
Brewer, Herbert
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation