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Oral History Interview with Alfred Keeler, September 18, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred Keeler. Keeler joined the Navy in July of 1943. In November, he served as a Radio Operator with the 2nd Marine Division, during the Battle of Tarawa. In 1944, Keeler traveled aboard the USS Bushnell (AS-15) to Midway, where he continued to work as a radio operator on the island. Beginning late 1944, he served in communications with Admiral Nimitz headquarters in Hawaii. He was a passenger aboard the USS Mississippi (BB-41)… more

Date: September 18, 2018

Creator: Keeler, Alfred

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Alvin Lebsack, March 23, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alvin Lebsack. Lebsack joined the Army Air Corps in November of 1940. He trained in aircraft mechanics, and served with the 58th Bomb Wing as a B-29 Crew Chief and Flight Chief. They participated in the China Burma India Theater, and were stationed at a base in India. Lebsack completed bombing missions over Japan in 1944. He returned to the US and received his discharge in late 1945.

Date: March 23, 2018

Creator: Lebsack, Alvin

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Arnold Abbott, January 20, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Arnold Abbott. Abbott was born in 1924. He dropped out of college to join the US Army in 1942. While undergoing basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, Abbott witnessed practiced segregation and consequently became involved in civil rights issues. He recalls that he did not finish basic training, and was sent to Newport News, Virginia where he was assigned to the 34th Infantry Division. He tells of being involved in action in No… more

Date: January 20, 2018

Creator: Abbott, Arnold

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Bailey Salmon, July 14, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bailey Salmon. Salmon joined the Marine Corps in March of 1943. He completed advanced training with landing craft vehicles, and was placed in the V-12 Navy College Training Program. He traveled to a transit center in Hawaii, and practiced for the invasion of Japan. He was transferred to Guam, and joined the 3rd Marine Division. Shortly thereafter, the bombs were dropped and the war ended. He was ranked as Acting 1st Sergeant and … more

Date: July 14, 2018

Creator: Salmon, Bailey

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Bart Semerero, October 18, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bart Semerero. Semerero joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He completed bombardier training. Beginning in April of 1944, he served aboard a B-17 with the 326th Base Unit. He was transferred to Florida to completed additional training, where he was stationed when the war ended. He continued his service after the war ended, serving with occupying forces in Germany, receiving his discharge in 1947.

Date: October 18, 2018

Creator: Semerero, Bart

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ben Schurmeier, April 10, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ben Schurmeier. Schurmeier joined the Navy in early 1942. He served as a B-24 pilot with Photographic Squadron 1 (VD-1). Beginning in the spring of 1944 they traveled to their base at the Naval Air Station on Guam. They completed patrol and photo reconnaissance missions around the Pacific Islands, including Truk, Okinawa, Iwo Jima and Japan. Finley was discharged around October of 1945.

Date: April 10, 2018

Creator: Schurmeier, Ben

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Beverly Bagley, May 3, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Beverly Bagley of Fullerton, California. She discusses where she was when Pearl Harbor was bombed and recalls hearing President Roosevelt's speech about the incident. Mrs. Bagley also talks about how her father wanted to volunteer for the military, but her mother refused to sign off on it, so he was barred from joining the war. Mrs. Bagley recalls having to save everything from aluminum cans to chewing gum wrappers and the w… more

Date: May 3, 2018

Creator: Bagley, Beverly Kolman

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with C. James Erickson, August 10, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with C James Erickson. Erickson enrolled in the Army Specialized Training Program in January of 1944. He completed radio training. Erickson was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 343rd Regiment, 86th Infantry Division. They completed additional amphibious training in California. His training was complete in the fall of 1944. Soon thereafter his company was sent to Europe to participate in the Battle of the Bulge. They traveled into… more

Date: August 10, 2018

Creator: Erickson, C. James

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles Davidson, July 31, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Davidson. Davidson joined the Navy in the spring of 1943. He served as Seaman 1st Class. He completed the equivalent of a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He worked in a field engineering group at a Naval research lab in Washington. He was later sent to the Banana River Naval Air Station in Florida, running tests on carrier-controlled approach. He volunteered for the invasion of Japan in 1945, though after the b… more

Date: July 31, 2018

Creator: Davidson, Charles

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles Elias, January 30, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Elias. Elias joined the Navy in 1943. He completed hospital corpsman school, trained in treating traumatic injuries. He transferred over to the Marine Corps and served as a medical corpsman. In the summer of 1944 he was sent to Guam to join the 21st Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. He describes his experiences there, including patrolling the island and combat with the Japanese. In February of 1945 they traveled to Iwo… more

Date: January 30, 2018

Creator: Elias, Charles

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clarence Bohanan, January 17, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Clarence Bohanan. Bohanan joined the Army in December, 1943 and trained in San Antonio. Once he was assigned to the 724th Railway Operating Battalion, his unit was rushed to France after the invasion of Normandy. He shares several anecdotes about his time in France. He also recalls operating during the Battle of the Bulge and after the war during the occupation. Bohanan was discharged in April 1946 and stayed in Germany working f… more

Date: January 17, 2018

Creator: Bohanan, Clarence

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clifford Staffenbeck, December 7, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clifford Staffenbeck. Staffenbeck was born in Galveston, Texas on 24 February 1926. In 1944, he was drafted into the United States Navy. Upon completing boot camp at San Diego, he was trained as a Gunner’s Mate. He was sent to the Philippines and assigned to crash boat 26635, nicknamed Bug Bunny. He describes the boat and the crew and tells of his experiences while aboard the boat. Following the end of the war, he was assign… more

Date: December 7, 2018

Creator: Staffenbeck, Clifford

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Clinton Langstaff, November 1, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clinton Langstaff. Langstaff joined the Navy in early 1943 and qualified for the V-12 program and received college instruction in pre – med in Montana, then at Northwestern University. Upon commissioning and some anti-submarine warfare officer training, Langstaff was scheduled to go aboard a vessel when the war ended. He stayed in the reserves and was eventually discharged in the 1950s.

Date: November 1, 2018

Creator: Langstaff, Clinton

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Daniel Montgomery, March 19, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Daniel Montgomery. Montgomery joined the Army Air Forces in late 1942 and trained to be a radio operator. After training, he joined the 371st Fighter Group, 406th Fighter Squadron in Virginia. He travelled with the unit to England in February 1944. He also went to Normandy with them after the invasion. He shares several anecdotes and recalls experiences aboard P-47 aircraft. He was discharged in December, 1945.

Date: March 19, 2018

Creator: Montgomery, Daniel

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Don Stinson, August 18, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Stinson. Stinson was born in 1923 and briefly tells of his childhood. He joined the Army Air Forces in October 1942. He was selected for flight training and tells of the various air fields and aircraft on which he learned to fly. After receiving his commission in 1943, he was assigned to the 2nd Combat Cargo Group. Stinson describes the difficulty in piloting a C-47 due to his size. Soon after organizing, the group was outfit… more

Date: August 18, 2018

Creator: Stinson, Don

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Earl Carlin, May 15, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Earl Carlin. Carlin joined the Navy in June of 1943. He served as a Seaman aboard the USS LCI(R)-472. Carlin oversaw steering the ship, as well as the annunciator and compass on board. They transported troops to Hawaii, the Aleutians, Kwajalein, Eniwetok and New Guinea. They also traveled to Tinian conducting amphibious demolition work. Carlin did get involved in battle at Guam, after the invasion, when they were under air attack… more

Date: May 15, 2018

Creator: Carlin, Earl

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Hasty, April 10, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Hasty. Hasty joined the Navy in November of 1943. He completed Firefighting School, and served aboard the USS Antietam (CV-36) beginning January of 1945. They conducted training in the Hawaiian Islands through mid-August, then served with occupation forces in Tokyo, Japan. Hasty returned to the US and received his discharge in early 1946.

Date: April 10, 2018

Creator: Hasty, Edward

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Morrissey, February 8, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Morrissey. Morrissey joined the Navy in 1942. He served as Chief Commissary Steward aboard the USS LST-661. Around mid-1944, they traveled to Saipan, then to the Palau Islands during the Invasion of Peleliu, and to Okinawa in 1945. He recalls the battle at Peleliu. They transported soldiers from island to island. He recalls interactions with the Pacific Islander natives. He continued his service after the war ended, receiv… more

Date: February 8, 2018

Creator: Morrissey, Edward

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edwin Stewart, November 1, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edwin Stewart. Stewart joined the Navy in November of 1943. He completed sonar school in mid-1944, and served as Sonar Man Third Class aboard the USS Wyman (DE-38). They conducted anti-submarine warfare through Saipan, where Stewart recalls sinking Japanese submarines. They also conducted escort duty of their fleet ships between Ulithi and the Philippines. In early to mid-1945, they supported the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa… more

Date: November 1, 2018

Creator: Stewart, Edwin

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ellison Smith, August 10, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ellison Smith. Smith joined the Navy in October of 1942. While stationed in Bermuda, he served as a PBY gunner, conducting search and rescue missions. Smith continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge in 1946.

Date: August 10, 2018

Creator: Smith, Ellison

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Emmett Prothero, April 24, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Emmett Prothero. Prothero joined the Citizen Military Training Camp in 1937 for basic flight training, and received his commission into the Army Air Corps in April of 1941. He graduated from Brooks Field with his pilot’s license as second lieutenant. Prothero joined the 2nd Bomb Group, and served as a test pilot, flying B-18s, B-23s, B-26s B-29s and LB-30s. He flew missions throughout the US, over the Atlantic, Australia, India, … more

Date: April 24, 2018

Creator: Prothero, Emmett

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ernest Harper, December 12, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ernest Harper. Harper joined the Navy in April of 1944. He did not train in any specific Navy schooling prior to going to sea. Beginning around mid-1944, Harper served as Steward’s Mate aboard USS Cowpens (CVL-25), working in storerooms, resupplying various areas of the ship and cleaning. Additionally, he assisted on the deck during combat, transporting supplies and ammunition to the gunners. Harper recalls combat experiences thr… more

Date: December 12, 2018

Creator: Harper, Ernest

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Frank Chalke, April 12, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frank Chalke. Chalke joined the Navy in June of 1944. Beginning in March of 1945, he was assigned as Radioman 3rd Class aboard the landing craft repair ship USS Pandemus (ARL-18). They traveled to Okinawa, Guam, Saipan, Philippine Islands and China servicing landing and small craft. They encountered kamikaze planes and a typhoon during their travels. They returned to the US in December of 1945. Chalke was discharged in May of 194… more

Date: April 12, 2018

Creator: Chalke, Frank

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Frederick Valentine, November 12, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Frederick Valentine. Valentine graduated from high school in 1940. He worked as a mechanic for the General Aviation Company in Canton, Massachusetts. In early 1942, he joined the Army Air Forces, and served as a chief instructor at the Aviation Company’s civilian mechanics school and was in the reserve. The company began manufacturing parts for the CG-4 Glider, and he worked on the production line training welders. In April of 19… more

Date: November 12, 2018

Creator: Valentine, Frederick

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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