Oral History Interview with Gerald Norton and unknown, June 4, 1988 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gerald Norton and unknown, June 4, 1988

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gerald Norton and two unknown veterans. The two unknown veterans both served aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) and share several anecdotes and experiences. They discuss repairs to the ship after the naval battle of Guadalcanal as well as being in the Atlantic. Ingram also interviewed Gerald Norton about his experiences aboard the South Dakota. Norton served as a turret officer in one of the 16-inch turrets. He also discusses the collision with the destroyer USS Mahan (DD-364).
Date: June 4, 1988
Creator: Norton, Gerald
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gerald Norton and unknown, June 4, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Gerald Norton and unknown, June 4, 1988

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gerald Norton and two unknown veterans. The two unknown veterans both served aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) and share several anecdotes and experiences. They discuss repairs to the ship after the naval battle of Guadalcanal as well as being in the Atlantic. Ingram also interviewed Gerald Norton about his experiences aboard the South Dakota. Norton served as a turret officer in one of the 16-inch turrets. He also discusses the collision with the destroyer USS Mahan (DD-364).
Date: June 4, 1988
Creator: Norton, Gerald
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History