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Oral History Interview with Roy Davenport, February 1, 1979

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue with Rear Admiral Roy Davenport. Davenport describes in detail his experiences as the executive office on the 4th war patrol of USS Silversides (SS-236). He describes coming under a depth charge attack and witnessing an emergency appendectomy. Davenport also details an incident where a torpedo became stuck during an attack on Japanese ships. He was then given command of USS Haddock (SS-231) and details sinking several ships near Truk. … more
Date: February 1, 1979
Creator: Davenport, Roy

Oral History Interview with Truman Hedding, February 27, 1971

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Truman Hedding. Hedding was born in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania 14 July 1902. Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1924 he served on the USS Maryland (BB-46) until January 1926 at which time he went to the Naval Air Station at Pensacola for flight training. Upon receiving his wings, he was assigned to Fighting Squadron One of the Aircraft Squadron Battle Fleet. In 1931 Hedding received a Master of Science degree in aeronautical… more
Date: February 27, 1971
Creator: Hedding, Truman
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