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Oral History Interview with Harlie Beale, February 14, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harlie Beale. Beale joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Patuxent (AO-44) as a seaman. In September 1944 he had the opportunity to strike for quartermaster and joined the bridge gang. One of Beale’s most daunting experiences was enduring a typhoon near Ulithi. He found it tiring to stand on the bridge, and terrifying to see nearby destroyers tossed about like toys. At Iwo Jima, Beale learned of plans to suppor… more
Date: February 14, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Beale, Harlie
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Harlie Beale, February 14, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harlie Beale. Beale joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Patuxent (AO-44) as a seaman. In September 1944 he had the opportunity to strike for quartermaster and joined the bridge gang. One of Beale’s most daunting experiences was enduring a typhoon near Ulithi. He found it tiring to stand on the bridge, and terrifying to see nearby destroyers tossed about like toys. At Iwo Jima, Beale learned of plans to suppor… more
Date: February 14, 2008
Creator: Beale, Harlie
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Herbert Brewer, February 18, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Herbert Brewer. Brewer joined the Marines on 1 July 1942. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Marines began accepting African-Americans for training. Due to concerns of racial problems the Marines built a training camp, Montford Point, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where Brewer trained. He was assigned to the 51st Defense Battalion, fire control section, working with 91mm antiaircraft guns. In 1943 his battalion was … more
Date: February 18, 2008
Duration: 58 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Brewer, Herbert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Herbert Brewer, February 18, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Herbert Brewer. Brewer joined the Marines on 1 July 1942. Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Marines began accepting African-Americans for training. Due to concerns of racial problems the Marines built a training camp, Montford Point, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where Brewer trained. He was assigned to the 51st Defense Battalion, fire control section, working with 91mm antiaircraft guns. In 1943 his battalion was … more
Date: February 18, 2008
Creator: Brewer, Herbert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Atys Daniel Brunson, February 22, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Atys Daniel Brunson. He discusses his family history, childhood, education and what led him to joining the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: February 22, 2008
Creator: Brunson, Atys Daniel & Osborn, Oakley E.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with George W. Denby, February 2, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George W Denby. Denby joined the Navy and earned his wings in December 1943 at Corpus Christi. He was assigned to the USS Enterprise (CV-6), flying a Grumman F4F Wildcat. At the Battle of the Philippine Sea he was knocked unconscious after being struck by an 18-inch shell. When he regained consciousness, he fired on his target and returned to the Enterprise. The next day, he was wounded in a dogfight with seven Zeroes. He ju… more
Date: February 2, 2008
Duration: 33 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Denby, George W.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with George W. Denby, February 2, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George W Denby. Denby joined the Navy and earned his wings in December 1943 at Corpus Christi. He was assigned to the USS Enterprise (CV-6), flying a Grumman F4F Wildcat. At the Battle of the Philippine Sea he was knocked unconscious after being struck by an 18-inch shell. When he regained consciousness, he fired on his target and returned to the Enterprise. The next day, he was wounded in a dogfight with seven Zeroes. He ju… more
Date: February 2, 2008
Creator: Denby, George W.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with John Espie, February 22, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Espie. Although Espie was enrolled at Indiana University and joined the Army ROTC with intentions of being commissioned, he grew anxious about the draft and decided to enlist in the Navy in December 1942. Upon completion of quartermaster school, he embarked on amphibious training and was assigned to USS LST-734. He was at the helm in the Panama Canal and was an expert in dead reckoning at sea. At Guadalcanal he was trai… more
Date: February 22, 2008
Duration: 37 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Espie, John
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Espie, February 22, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Espie. Although Espie was enrolled at Indiana University and joined the Army ROTC with intentions of being commissioned, he grew anxious about the draft and decided to enlist in the Navy in December 1942. Upon completion of quartermaster school, he embarked on amphibious training and was assigned to USS LST-734. He was at the helm in the Panama Canal and was an expert in dead reckoning at sea. At Guadalcanal he was trai… more
Date: February 22, 2008
Creator: Espie, John
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gordon Hurd, February 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gordon Hurd. Hurd joined the Army in January of 1944. He was assigned to the 124th Cavalry Regiment as a second lieutenant in the China India Burma campaign. They deployed to India in August of 1944, and operated as dismounted cavalry alongside Chinese troops. He participated in battles with the Japanese to recapture sections of the Burma Road, and helped train Chinese troops to take over after the Japanese surrendered. Hurd was … more
Date: February 8, 2008
Duration: 39 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Hurd, Gordon
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Gordon Hurd, February 8, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gordon Hurd. Hurd joined the Army in January of 1944. He was assigned to the 124th Cavalry Regiment as a second lieutenant in the China India Burma campaign. They deployed to India in August of 1944, and operated as dismounted cavalry alongside Chinese troops. He participated in battles with the Japanese to recapture sections of the Burma Road, and helped train Chinese troops to take over after the Japanese surrendered. Hurd was … more
Date: February 8, 2008
Creator: Hurd, Gordon
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Jagers, February 9, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Jagers. Jagers joined the Navy in June 1942 and received basic training at Great Lakes. He attended signalman and quartermaster school there and received amphibious forces training in Maryland. Upon completion, he was assigned to an LST sent to North Africa, where Jagers was treated for appendicitis in a hospital that was bombed daily. He rejoined his unit for landings at Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio. At Normandy, his L… more
Date: February 9, 2008
Duration: 41 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Jagers, Robert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Robert Jagers, February 9, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Jagers. Jagers joined the Navy in June 1942 and received basic training at Great Lakes. He attended signalman and quartermaster school there and received amphibious forces training in Maryland. Upon completion, he was assigned to an LST sent to North Africa, where Jagers was treated for appendicitis in a hospital that was bombed daily. He rejoined his unit for landings at Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio. At Normandy, his L… more
Date: February 9, 2008
Creator: Jagers, Robert
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Vernon Kelly, February 21, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vernon Kelly. Kelly joined the Navy in June of 1941. From mid-1941 through March of 1943, he served as a gunner aboard the USS Honolulu (CL-48). They were stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. Beginning in the spring of 1942, they provided escort duty to Australia, Samoa, Alaska and Guadalcanal. They participated in the Battle of Kula Gulf in July of 1943. Kelly was then transferred to the USS Chilton (APA-38), pa… more
Date: February 21, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Kelly, Vernon
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Vernon Kelly, February 21, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vernon Kelly. Kelly joined the Navy in June of 1941. From mid-1941 through March of 1943, he served as a gunner aboard the USS Honolulu (CL-48). They were stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. Beginning in the spring of 1942, they provided escort duty to Australia, Samoa, Alaska and Guadalcanal. They participated in the Battle of Kula Gulf in July of 1943. Kelly was then transferred to the USS Chilton (APA-38), pa… more
Date: February 21, 2008
Creator: Kelly, Vernon
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Lois Kerimis, February 1, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lois Kerimis. Kerimis graduated from Rawlins College in Winter Park, Florida in 1938, at 21 years old, with a Bachelors in Foreign Languages. She and her family were moved by the YMCA to Honolulu, where she taught at the Punahou Academy and her father was the Activities Director of the Army and Navy YMCA. She shares experiences of their life living and touring the island before the war, where her family fed and cared for homesick… more
Date: February 1, 2008
Duration: 57 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Kerimis, Lois
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Lois Kerimis, February 1, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lois Kerimis. Kerimis graduated from Rawlins College in Winter Park, Florida in 1938, at 21 years old, with a Bachelors in Foreign Languages. She and her family were moved by the YMCA to Honolulu, where she taught at the Punahou Academy and her father was the Activities Director of the Army and Navy YMCA. She shares experiences of their life living and touring the island before the war, where her family fed and cared for homesick… more
Date: February 1, 2008
Creator: Kerimis, Lois
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with D. L. Misenhimer, February 14, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with D L Misenhimer. Misenhimer joined the Navy around 1943. In Maine he was assigned to work in the boiler room and engine room aboard a seagoing salvage tugboat, the ATR-77. They pulled barges of aviation gas to Eniwetok, Okinawa and the Philippines. During the Okinawa invasion his group pulled the LSTs off the beach and ran the picket lines. They towed the USS Ward (DD-139) and a hospital ship to dry dock after each was hit by a ka… more
Date: February 14, 2008
Duration: 59 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Misenhimer, D. L.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with D. L. Misenhimer, February 14, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with D L Misenhimer. Misenhimer joined the Navy around 1943. In Maine he was assigned to work in the boiler room and engine room aboard a seagoing salvage tugboat, the ATR-77. They pulled barges of aviation gas to Eniwetok, Okinawa and the Philippines. During the Okinawa invasion his group pulled the LSTs off the beach and ran the picket lines. They towed the USS Ward (DD-139) and a hospital ship to dry dock after each was hit by a ka… more
Date: February 14, 2008
Creator: Misenhimer, D. L.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard K. Rohde, February 24, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard K Rohde. Rohde describes growing up during the Great Depression. He joined the Navy around 1943 and provides details of basic training. He completed Navy Radio School and served as a radioman. Rohde was assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), beginning January of 1944. They traveled to Hawaii, Eniwetok Atoll, Manus in the Admiralty Islands and participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Rohde provides details of his… more
Date: February 24, 2008
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Rohde, Richard K
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Richard K. Rohde, February 24, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard K Rohde. Rohde describes growing up during the Great Depression. He joined the Navy around 1943 and provides details of basic training. He completed Navy Radio School and served as a radioman. Rohde was assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), beginning January of 1944. They traveled to Hawaii, Eniwetok Atoll, Manus in the Admiralty Islands and participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Rohde provides details of his… more
Date: February 24, 2008
Creator: Rohde, Richard K
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with George Scholes, February 1, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Scholes. Scholes joined the U.S. Navy’s V-12 program in 1943, graduating with the rank of ensign from the Midshipman's School at Northwestern University in Chicago. Scholes trained in ordnance at the Washington Naval Gun Factory and Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He was assigned to the Aviation Construction Ordinance Repair Navy unit, ACORN-52, in Guam. The unit occupied the Japanese Naval Base at Truk Atoll, in the Pacif… more
Date: February 1, 2008
Duration: 29 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Scholes, George
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with George Scholes, February 1, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Scholes. Scholes joined the U.S. Navy’s V-12 program in 1943, graduating with the rank of ensign from the Midshipman's School at Northwestern University in Chicago. Scholes trained in ordnance at the Washington Naval Gun Factory and Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He was assigned to the Aviation Construction Ordinance Repair Navy unit, ACORN-52, in Guam. The unit occupied the Japanese Naval Base at Truk Atoll, in the Pacif… more
Date: February 1, 2008
Creator: Scholes, George
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Millard Schwartz, February 29, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Millard Schwartz. Schwartz was drafted into the Army in December of 1942. He provides details of his weapons training and boot camp. He served with A Battery, 919th Field Artillery, 94th Infantry Division. They traveled to Scotland in August of 1944, and landed on Utah Beach on 7 September. Schwartz shares his experiences traveling overseas aboard the troop ship, the Queen Elizabeth and his time spent in London. His division reli… more
Date: February 29, 2008
Duration: 2 hours 8 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Schwartz, Millard
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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