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Oral History Interview with Matthew Lynch, October 27, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Matthew Lynch, October 27, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Matthew Lynch. Lynch joined the Navy in September of 1942. He completed advanced electric hydraulic school, concentrating primarily on the 5"/38 caliber gun. Beginning June of 1943, he served as Third-Class Gunner’s Mate aboard USS Conner (DD-582). Lynch participated in the invasion of the Gilbert Islands, a pre-invasion attack on the Marshall Islands, the Mariana Islands Campaign, the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He returned to the US and was discharged in February of 1946.
Date: October 27, 2011
Creator: Lynch, Matthew
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ensemble: 2011-10-27 – Symphonic Band

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Concert presented at Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center.
Date: October 27, 2011
Creator: University of North Texas. Symphonic Band.
System: The UNT Digital Library