Oral History Interview with Howard Luckham, December 6, 2001
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Howard Luckham. Luckham joined the Navy in 1939. He served as a deck hand aboard the USS Helena (CL-50). He completed Machine Gun School in the fall of 1941. Luckham was aboard the Helena, moored at 1010 Dock, Navy Yard on the base (southeast) side of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked. In late 1942 Luckham was transferred to USS Feland (APA-11) and served as a 20mm gunner. They transported Marines for the invasions of Tara…
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Date:
December 6, 2001
Duration:
1 hour 4 minutes 59 seconds
Creator:
Luckham, Howard
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation