Oral History Interview with Allen Hugh, November 26, 1971
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Allen Hugh. Hugh reads a series of letters dated 1907, when he was 21 years old, written to his mother while serving in the Navy. He speaks about schooling in the Navy and interactions with Chester Nimitz, whom he served with. He served as a deck and ordnance officer. He comments on traveling to Manila, Philippines, and his experiences hunting, swimming and touring the island. He served aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), where he …
more
Date:
November 26, 1971
Duration:
1 hour 25 minutes 45 seconds
Creator:
Hugh, Allen
Item Type:
Refine your search to only
Sound