Oral History Interview with John Campbell, May 20, 2010
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Campbell. Campbell joined the Merchant Marine in March of 1942. He began as a wiper working in the engine room. Campbell soon found work on the North Atlantic convoy. His ship was torpedoed and sunk on the way to Murmansk. His next ship hit a mine and was forced to run aground. Campbell was a crewman on a ship that arrived at Cherbourg after the storm that destroyed the Mulberry Harbor. He also manned a diesel engine on…
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Date:
May 20, 2010
Duration:
2 hours 13 minutes 55 seconds
Creator:
Campbell, John
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation