Oral History Interview with Edward Morrissey, February 8, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Edward Morrissey, February 8, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Morrissey. Morrissey joined the Navy in 1942. He served as Chief Commissary Steward aboard the USS LST-661. Around mid-1944, they traveled to Saipan, then to the Palau Islands during the Invasion of Peleliu, and to Okinawa in 1945. He recalls the battle at Peleliu. They transported soldiers from island to island. He recalls interactions with the Pacific Islander natives. He continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge on January 2, 1946.
Date: February 8, 2018
Creator: Morrissey, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Harvey Webb, May 8, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Harvey Webb, May 8, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Harvey Webb. Webb joined the Army in July of 1943. He served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 382nd Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division. He provides details of his basic training. The 382nd participated in the Battle of Leyte from October to December of 1944 and the Battle of Okinawa from April to June of 1945. Webb returned to the US and was discharged in January of 1946.
Date: May 8, 2018
Creator: Webb, Harvey
System: The Portal to Texas History