Oral History Interview with B. J. Pumphrey
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with B.J. Pumphrey. Pumphrey joined the Navy in June of 1942. He served for a short time as crewman on a PBY flying anti-submarine missions. Pumphrey was then sent to the USS Midway (CVE-63) where he served as a phone talker on the bridge. He describes the superstitions of the crew when the name of the ship was changed to the St. Lo. Pumphrey describes Taffy 3 coming under attack and seeing the Japanese shells land near the ship.…
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Date:
August 12, 2010
Creator:
Pumphrey, B. J.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation