Oral History Interview with Reuben J. Kammlah, November 4, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Reuben J. Kammlah, November 4, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Reuben J. Kammlah. Kammlah served in the Navy aboard the attack cargo ship USS Algorab (AKA-8) as a gunner's mate.
Date: November 4, 2004
Creator: Kammlah, Reuben J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Dillon, November 4, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Dillon, November 4, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Dillon. Dillon was born 24 January 1919. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. After having thirteen weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina he was sent to Sentinel, Arizona where he was assigned to the 77th Infantry Division to undergo desert training. The unit was then sent to Hawaii where they remained until called to participate in the invasion of Guam. He describes the conditions encountered on the island and tells of an action in which he was involved for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He also describes combat situations in which he was involved on Leyte and Okinawa.
Date: November 4, 2004
Creator: Dillon, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History