Oral History Interview with Calvin Beem, July 17, 2013
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Calvin Beem. Beem volunteered for the Navy in September, 1943 and trained at Farragut, Idaho. After training, Beem was assigned to USS LST-454 as a motor machinist. He was aboard in time for the invasion of Cape Gloucester and for several other invasions along New Guinea. He also recalls landings in the Philippines.
Date:
July 17, 2013
Duration:
46 minutes 24 seconds
Creator:
Beem, Calvin
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