Oral History Interview with B. L. Pettit, May 2, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with B. L. Pettit, May 2, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with B L Pettit. Pettit joined the Navy in 1942, at the young age of thirteen. From April of 1943 through March of 1944, he served as First-Class Electrician’s Mate aboard USS Tallulah (AO-50), providing support through the Guadalcanal Campaign and invasion of the Gilbert Islands. From June of 1944 through October of 1945, Pettit served aboard the USS LCI(L)-750 participating in the Leyte operation. He was discharged in November of 1945.
Date: May 2, 2001
Creator: Pettit, B. L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with B. L. Pettit, May 2, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with B. L. Pettit, May 2, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with B L Pettit. Pettit joined the Navy in 1942, at the young age of thirteen. From April of 1943 through March of 1944, he served as First-Class Electrician’s Mate aboard USS Tallulah (AO-50), providing support through the Guadalcanal Campaign and invasion of the Gilbert Islands. From June of 1944 through October of 1945, Pettit served aboard the USS LCI(L)-750 participating in the Leyte operation. He was discharged in November of 1945.
Date: May 2, 2001
Creator: Pettit, B. L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History