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Oral History Interview with Howard L. Patton, January 5, 1999

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Howard L. Patton. He discusses his childhood and education and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and the rest of World War Two in the Pacific Theatre.
Date: January 5, 1999
Creator: Patton, Howard L. & Alexander, William J.

Oral History Interview with John A. Hugghins, January 25, 1999

Description: Transcript of an oral monologue by John A. Hugghins. Hugghins finished high school in Bryan, Texas in May, 1041, and went to Baylor University that fall on a football scholarship. He joined the Navy and was called to active duty in July, 1943. In the meantime, he stayed in school. Once he received the call, he reported to stations in Mississippi and New York for training. When he finished midshipman school in Plattsburgh, New York, he was commissioned an ensign in June, 1944. He immediately rep… more
Date: January 25, 1999
Creator: Hugghins, John A.
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