Oral History Interview with Walter Gallagher, July 21, 2022
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Walter Gallagher. Gallagher joined the Navy after quitting high school and trained in aviation ordnance. In May, 1944 he was assigned to USS Franklin (CV-13) where he would arm dive bombers. Gallagher describes an injury he sustained while loading bombs as well as various enemy attacks on the Franklin, including a kamikaze. He was aboard when the Japanese bombed the Franklin in March, 1945. Gallagher recalls the attack and was or…
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Date:
July 21, 2022
Duration:
1 hour 2 minutes 14 seconds
Creator:
Gallagher, Walter
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation