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

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.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 7, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 7, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 7, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 12, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 12, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 12, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. [108], No. [23], Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. [108], No. [23], Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 6, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 29, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 29, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 3, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 3, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 3, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 28, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 28, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 28, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 17, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 17, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 17, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 25, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 15, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 25, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 19, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 19, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 19, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 4, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 11, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 11, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 11, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 23, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 23, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 23, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 5, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 5, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 5, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 14, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 14, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 31, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 31, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 3, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 3, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 3, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 22, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 2013 (open access)

The McGregor Mirror and the Crawford Sun (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 2013

Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 4, 2013
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History