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Oral History Interview with Gerald Norton and unknown, June 4, 1988

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gerald Norton and two unknown veterans. The two unknown veterans both served aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) and share several anecdotes and experiences. They discuss repairs to the ship after the naval battle of Guadalcanal as well as being in the Atlantic. Ingram also interviewed Gerald Norton about his experiences aboard the South Dakota. Norton served as a turret officer in one of the 16-inch turrets. He also discusses t… more
Date: June 4, 1988
Creator: Norton, Gerald
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenji Yanagiya, April 15, 1988

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenji Yanagiya. Yanagiya served as a warrant officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy and flew over 100 missions. He describes serving as a fighter escort for Admiral Yamamoto when the admiral’s plane was attacked. He observed the bomber carrying the admiral’s staff go down in the ocean and saw the plane carrying Admiral Yamamoto go down into the jungle. Yanagiya also mentions seeing a P-38 trailing smoke. The interviewer state… more
Date: April 15, 1988
Creator: Yanagiya, Kenji
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Marvin Johnston and Edwin Riemann, June 16, 1988

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Marvin Johnston. Johnston served aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) as an electrician’s mate. He discusses his experiences during the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands. Ingram’s (interviewer) primary interest in the battleship USS South Dakota (BB-57). Ingram interviewed Edwin Riemann on 22 January 1989 about his service aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) during WWII. Riemann served as a yeoman in the captain’s office before becoming the … more
Date: June 16, 1988
Creator: Johnston, Marvi & Riemann, Edwin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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