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Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date: October 12, 2013
Creator: Durham, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Janice Tomlin, November 24, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Janice Tomlin, November 24, 2013

Interview with Janice Tomlin, a network television documentary producer. The interview includes discussion of her youth, education, and career as a television producer in New York City, including an expose on Romanian orphanages for 20/20.
Date: November 24, 2013
Creator: Sigman, Ashlea & Tomlin, Janice
System: The UNT Digital Library