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Oral History Interview with John Hausladen, March 11, 2003
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hausladen. Hausladen joined the Marine Corps in 1939 after two years of college. After boot camp came sea school, after which Hausladen went aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37). He was aboard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and recalls being in a 5-inch gun compartment when the ship rolled. He escaped and was rescued by a whaleboat. In April, 1942, he was sent to VMF-223 as an armory technician. He travelled with them to Guadalcanal, arriving in August, 1942. His unit returned to the US in October. He went to Bougainville briefly and was in the US training when the war ended. Hausladen was discharged in December, 1945.
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March 11, 2003
Creator:
Hausladen, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ensemble: 2003-03-11 – Afro Cuban and Brazilian Ensembles
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Ensemble concert presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall.
Date:
March 11, 2003
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University of North Texas. Afro-Cuban Ensemble.
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The UNT Digital Library