Oral History Interview with Joseph Golson, February 3, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joseph Golson, February 3, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Golson. Golson joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and trained at San Diego. Once overseas, he was assigned as a 60mm mortar man in the 4th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division. He was with them during the invasion of Guam. Golson describes some of the conditions of battle and his experiences in combat at Okinawa. He also shares anecdotes about occupation duty in Yokosuka before being discharged from the Marines in April, 1946.
Date: February 3, 2015
Creator: Golson, Joseph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe Camp Pearce, February 3, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joe Camp Pearce, February 3, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joe Camp Pearce. Pearce joined the Navy in November of 1944. He served as an instructor on the Link Trainer and radio navigation in Atlanta, Georgia and Pensacola, Florida. Pearce did not go overseas, though remained an instructor for the duration of the war. He received a discharge in early 1946.
Date: February 3, 2015
Creator: Pearce, Joe Camp
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph Golson, February 3, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph Golson, February 3, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Golson. Golson joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and trained at San Diego. Once overseas, he was assigned as a 60mm mortar man in the 4th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division. He was with them during the invasion of Guam. Golson describes some of the conditions of battle and his experiences in combat at Okinawa. He also shares anecdotes about occupation duty in Yokosuka before being discharged from the Marines in April, 1946.
Date: February 3, 2015
Creator: Golson, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe Camp Pearce, February 3, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe Camp Pearce, February 3, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joe Camp Pearce. Pearce joined the Navy in November of 1944. He served as an instructor on the Link Trainer and radio navigation in Atlanta, Georgia and Pensacola, Florida. Pearce did not go overseas, though remained an instructor for the duration of the war. He received a discharge in early 1946.
Date: February 3, 2015
Creator: Pearce, Joe Camp
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History