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Oral History Interview with Alvin Orsland, October 23, 2001
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alvin Orsland. Orsland joined the Marine Corps in June of 1944. He went to Hawaii in November of 1944, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. In February of 1945 they participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima, which Orsland provides details of his experiences as a rifleman through the battle. He was discharged in July of 1946 as a Corporal.
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October 23, 2001
Creator:
Orsland, Alvin
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The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alvin Orsland, October 23, 2001
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alvin Orsland. Orsland joined the Marine Corps in June of 1944. He went to Hawaii in November of 1944, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. In February of 1945 they participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima, which Orsland provides details of his experiences as a rifleman through the battle. He was discharged in July of 1946 as a Corporal.
Date:
October 23, 2001
Creator:
Orsland, Alvin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History