Oral History Interview with Gene Scribner, August 2, 2011
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gene Scribner. Scribner joined the Navy in 1942 and received basic training in San Diego. He then received electrical and gyrocompass training in California. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Alabama (BB-60). He was on call 24 hours a day to maintain the gyrocompass as well as other instruments across the entire ship. From his battle station on the third deck, he was able to wander freely, watching pilots bail out …
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Date:
August 2, 2011
Duration:
28 minutes 44 seconds
Creator:
Scribner, Gene
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