Oral History Interview with Russell Banwart, July 24, 2007
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Russell Banwart. Banwart was born 16 March 1923 in Angona, Iowa into a family of nine children. He describes life during the Great Depression. Upon completing Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego, he entered radio school, after which he was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Regiment. He describes boarding the USS Crescent City (APA-21) and participating in the invasion of Tarawa. Banwart describes the action aro…
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Date:
July 24, 2007
Duration:
2 hours 21 minutes 33 seconds
Creator:
Banwart, Russell G.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation