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Oral History Interview with Gregorio Borja, June 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gregorio Borja. Borja lived a tranquil life under American governance in Sumay until the Japanese invaded. Borja’s family home was seized and occupied for over a year. Natives' travel was restricted and Borja was treated harshly in school. His father and brother were forced into labor, and his brother along with several of his family and friends were killed in the Fena Massacre. Other relatives of Borja were taken to Japan a… more
Date: June 21, 1997
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Borja, Gregorio
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Gregorio Borja, June 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gregorio Borja. Borja lived a tranquil life under American governance in Sumay until the Japanese invaded. Borja’s family home was seized and occupied for over a year. Natives' travel was restricted and Borja was treated harshly in school. His father and brother were forced into labor, and his brother along with several of his family and friends were killed in the Fena Massacre. Other relatives of Borja were taken to Japan a… more
Date: June 21, 1997
Creator: Borja, Gregorio
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Edwin Dubose, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edwin Dubose. Dubose was born in Waxahachie, Texas on 8 August 1917 and after graduating from Texas A&M, received his commission as ensign in the Navy in 1941. He interviewed with Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley while at Midshipman School in Chicago and was selected for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron School in Melville, Rhode Island. After training, Dubose was assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 15. His squadron was the first t… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 37 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Dubose, Edwin
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edwin Dubose, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edwin Dubose. Dubose was born in Waxahachie, Texas on 8 August 1917 and after graduating from Texas A&M, received his commission as ensign in the Navy in 1941. He interviewed with Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley while at Midshipman School in Chicago and was selected for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron School in Melville, Rhode Island. After training, Dubose was assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 15. His squadron was the first t… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Creator: Dubose, Edwin
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Wade Holcomb, August 21, 1998

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Wade Holcomb. Holcomb joined the Navy in 1938. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, he was in the radio shack on the USS Crosby (DD-164) at San Diego copying code. He was transferred to the Electronics Material School in late 1943. Upon completion of the course, Holcomb became an instructor at various locations throughout the US. When the war ended, Holcomb stayed in the Reserves, serving during the Korean War.
Date: August 21, 1998
Creator: Holcomb, Wade
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with William Pleasants, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Pleasants. Pleasants was born in Canon City, Colorado in 1919. He graduated from the University of California in 1942 and enlisted in the United States Navy. After training, Pleasants applied for and received a commission. He was assigned to Patrol Torpedo Boat Squadron 22 (RON 22) based on the island of Corsica. He served as the executive officer aboard PT-309 [this boat is on display at the museum]. He tells of par… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 34 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Pleasants, William
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Pleasants, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Pleasants. Pleasants was born in Canon City, Colorado in 1919. He graduated from the University of California in 1942 and enlisted in the United States Navy. After training, Pleasants applied for and received a commission. He was assigned to Patrol Torpedo Boat Squadron 22 (RON 22) based on the island of Corsica. He served as the executive officer aboard PT-309 [this boat is on display at the museum]. He tells of par… more
Date: February 21, 1997
Creator: Pleasants, William
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Hugh Robinson, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Hugh Robinson. Robinson was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on 31 January 1916 and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1938. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the USS Yorktown (CV-5). After a one year tour on the Yorktown he was transferred to the USS Bainbridge (DD-246) as a junior engineering officer. In March 1941 he was assigned to Motor Boat Submarine Chaser Squadron 1. He recalls after a three month testing of … more
Date: February 21, 1997
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Robinson, Hugh
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Hugh Robinson, February 21, 1997

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Hugh Robinson. Robinson was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on 31 January 1916 and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1938. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the USS Yorktown (CV-5). After a one year tour on the Yorktown he was transferred to the USS Bainbridge (DD-246) as a junior engineering officer. In March 1941 he was assigned to Motor Boat Submarine Chaser Squadron 1. He recalls after a three month testing of … more
Date: February 21, 1997
Creator: Robinson, Hugh
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with J. L. Summers, August 21, 1995

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with J.L. Summers. While attending college, Summers entered the Army in November, 1940 when his unit, the headquarters battery in the 131st Field Artillery, was mobilized. Prior to that, Summers had been in the National Guard. En route to the Philippines, Summers' unit was redirected to Australia after the Japanese attack. From there, they went to Java. In March, 1942, Summers became a prisoner of war and wound up at Bicycle Camp… more
Date: August 21, 1995
Creator: Summers, J. L.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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