Oral History Interview with Theodore E. Gruhn, March 13, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Theodore Gruhn. Gruhn joined the Navy in September 1941 after working as a carpenter. He was en route to Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked. Once at Hawaii, Gruhn did shore patrol for a year until he was assigned to the USS Farenholt (DD-491) as a carpenter's mate in December 1942. In May, 1944, Gruhn transferred to the USS Abercrombie (DE-343). When the war ended, Gruhn had enough points to be discharged in October, 19…
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Date:
March 13, 2003
Duration:
2 hours 26 minutes 19 seconds
Creator:
Gruhn, Theodore E.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation