The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank Tooze. Tooze joined the Navy V-12 program in July of 1943, and began his naval service at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He graduated in October of 1944 from the Midshipmen School Program as an ensign. He then reported for duty aboard the USS Biscayne (AGC-18). In February 1945 they set sail for Luzon, Philippines. Their orders were to provide close-in support during the Battle of Iwo Jima. They were there from February 19 through March 26. From there they provided support for the Battle of Okinawa beginning April of 1945. Tooze provides details of his experiences and what he witnessed at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He provides some detail of the death of news correspondent Ernie Pyle. In December of 1945 they returned to the States. Tooze was discharged in March of 1946, then participated in the Naval Reserve until 1951.