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Oral History Interview with Lawrence Dibb, December 7, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lawrence Dibb, December 7, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lawrence Dibb. Dibb joined the Navy in September of 1941. Beginning January of 1942, he served aboard USS Maryland (BB-46) as a Fireman in damage control, fire and rescue, and diving repair. They traveled to Midway and Fiji Island. They participated in the battles of Tarawa, Saipan, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. Dibb was discharged in October of 1945.
Date: December 7, 2000
Creator: Dibb, Lawrence
System: The Portal to Texas History