Oral History Interview with Ben Wagner, April 26, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ben Wagner. Wagner joined the Navy in 1944. He worked in the engine room on the USS Howard F. Clark (DE-533), and was onboard when the Clark accidentally rammed the USS Saratoga during a training mission. Wagner had several members of his boot camp company assigned to the USS Mount Hood (AE-11). He discusses how they were assigned and what he was able to learn about the loss of the ship. Wagner witnessed the Ommaney Bay (CVE…
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Date:
April 26, 2010
Duration:
1 hour 18 minutes 56 seconds
Creator:
Wagner, Ben
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation