Oral History Interview with Carl Peltier, March 4, 2001
Description:
Interview with Carl Peltier, a U. S Marine during World War II. He begins by discussing his reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He then joined the Marines when he was old enough. He trained in San Diego before shipping out to Hawaii where he joined the 2nd Marine Division. Further training included heavy weapons and mortars. Later, he landed on Saipan and describes his small arms and rations. He witnessed General Simon Buckner getting killed on Okinawa. He was later wounded on Okinawa. Afte…
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Date:
March 4, 2001
Duration:
59 minutes 21 seconds
Creator:
Nichols, Chuck & Peltier, Carl
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation