Oral History Interview with James G. Turner, August 7, 1999

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Transcript of an interview with James G. Turner, Marine Corps veteran (Regimental Headquarters Company, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division), concerning his experiences on Saipan in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Turner discusses his decision to join the Marine Corps, December 7, 1942; boot camp, Parris Island; formation of the 4th Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California, 1943; preparations on Maui for the invasion of Saipan; the amphibious landings on Saipan, June 15, 1945; his duties with the Motor Transport Section and Headquarters Company; return to Maui.
Date: August 7, 1999
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Turner, James G.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
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System: The Portal to Texas History
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Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
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Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
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Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
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System: The Portal to Texas History