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Oral History Interview with Artie Stocks
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Artie Stocks. Stocks joined the U.S. Marine Corps on 13 September 1940. In December of 1941 Stocks was taken prisoner during the Battle of Wake Island. He vividly describes this event. He was held as a prisoner of war for 44 months. Stocks was discharged in February of 1946. In early 1952 he went back into the Corps and served in the Korean War. And, in 1966 Stocks served in the Vietnam War. He provides some details of these experiences. He retired in October of 1967.
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Creator:
Stocks, Artie
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Oral History Interview with Artie Stocks
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Artie Stocks. Stocks joined the U.S. Marine Corps on 13 September 1940. In December of 1941 Stocks was taken prisoner during the Battle of Wake Island. He vividly describes this event. He was held as a prisoner of war for 44 months. Stocks was discharged in February of 1946. In early 1952 he went back into the Corps and served in the Korean War. And, in 1966 Stocks served in the Vietnam War. He provides some details of these experiences. He retired in October of 1967.
Date:
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Creator:
Stocks, Artie
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Oral History Interview with August Wickert
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with August Wickert. Wickert joined the Army around February of 1943. Around late 1943, early 1944, they traveled to Italy, where Wickert was captured and imprisoned for 13 months. He shares vivid details of his experiences as a prisoner of war and liberation by the Russians.
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Creator:
Wickert, August
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Oral History Interview with August Wickert
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with August Wickert. Wickert joined the Army around February of 1943. Around late 1943, early 1944, they traveled to Italy, where Wickert was captured and imprisoned for 13 months. He shares vivid details of his experiences as a prisoner of war and liberation by the Russians.
Date:
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Creator:
Wickert, August
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Oral History Interview with B. J. Pumphrey
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with B.J. Pumphrey. Pumphrey joined the Navy in June of 1942. He served for a short time as crewman on a PBY flying anti-submarine missions. Pumphrey was then sent to the USS Midway (CVE-63) where he served as a phone talker on the bridge. He describes the superstitions of the crew when the name of the ship was changed to the St. Lo. Pumphrey describes Taffy 3 coming under attack and seeing the Japanese shells land near the ship. He details being hit by a kamikaze and the damage that resulted. He discusses his time in the water and eventual rescue. Pumphrey describes being inspected by Admiral Nimitz and the impression he received. He was then sent to commission the USS Little Rock (CL-92). Pumphrey left the service in September 1945.
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Creator:
Pumphrey, B. J.
Object Type:
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Oral History Interview with B. K. Atkins
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by B K Atkins. Atkins was the skipper of the destroyer, USS Melvin (DD-680). His ship provided escort support for naval forces. He provides some details of the Melvin. They participated in the occupation of Majuro, Guam, the Caroline Islands, Ulithi and the invasion of the Philippine Islands. Atkins provides details of their involvement in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. They operated with fast carrier attack forces until the final Japanese surrender.
Date:
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Creator:
Atkins, B. K.
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with B. K. Atkins
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by B K Atkins. Atkins was the skipper of the destroyer, USS Melvin (DD-680). His ship provided escort support for naval forces. He provides some details of the Melvin. They participated in the occupation of Majuro, Guam, the Caroline Islands, Ulithi and the invasion of the Philippine Islands. Atkins provides details of their involvement in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. They operated with fast carrier attack forces until the final Japanese surrender.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Atkins, B. K.
Object Type:
Text
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Isaacs
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by Bernard Isaacs. Isaacs joined the Navy after attending the University of Wisconsin. Upon completion of basic training, he was sent back to UW to become a medic. However, he asked to be transferred to the School of Athletic Specialists and sent to Camp Lawrence, Great Lakes, where he trained recruits who would become the Navy’s first African-American commissioned officers, also known as The Golden 13. Isaacs was proud that his boot company competed against all-white companies and won the E Flag, or flag of excellence. Isaacs was next sent to OTS at Columbia University, graduating with a specialty in navigation. He was assigned to USS LCI(L)-965, participating in the Philippines campaigns. While in French Indochina, he once flew as a passenger with an ace pilot who kept a cocker spaniel by his side. Isaacs narrowly survived a typhoon at Okinawa, assuming the role of captain and circling the USS Hope (AH-7) until the weather cleared. He went on to China to help evacuate Nationalists before returning to the States. His family had much to celebrate, as his brother, who had been a prisoner-of-war in Europe, also returned home safely.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Isaacs, Bernard
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Isaacs
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue by Bernard Isaacs. Isaacs joined the Navy after attending the University of Wisconsin. Upon completion of basic training, he was sent back to UW to become a medic. However, he asked to be transferred to the School of Athletic Specialists and sent to Camp Lawrence, Great Lakes, where he trained recruits who would become the Navy’s first African-American commissioned officers, also known as The Golden 13. Isaacs was proud that his boot company competed against all-white companies and won the E Flag, or flag of excellence. Isaacs was next sent to OTS at Columbia University, graduating with a specialty in navigation. He was assigned to USS LCI(L)-965, participating in the Philippines campaigns. While in French Indochina, he once flew as a passenger with an ace pilot who kept a cocker spaniel by his side. Isaacs narrowly survived a typhoon at Okinawa, assuming the role of captain and circling the USS Hope (AH-7) until the weather cleared. He went on to China to help evacuate Nationalists before returning to the States. His family had much to celebrate, as his brother, who had been a prisoner-of-war in Europe, also returned home safely.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Isaacs, Bernard
Object Type:
Text
System:
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Peterson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue with Bernard Peterson. Peterson joined the Navy in February of 1941. He completed Aviation Machinist School, and joined Torpedo Squadron Three. Peterson, with his squadron, served aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) beginning July 1942, supporting landings on Guadalcanal 1942. On 24 August 1942, Enterprise exchanged blows with a powerful Japanese carrier force, and Enterprise sustained severe damage from three bomb hits received during an intense dive-bombing attack. Peterson returned to the US and was discharged in late 1945.
Date:
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Creator:
Peterson, Bernard
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Peterson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a monologue with Bernard Peterson. Peterson joined the Navy in February of 1941. He completed Aviation Machinist School, and joined Torpedo Squadron Three. Peterson, with his squadron, served aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) beginning July 1942, supporting landings on Guadalcanal 1942. On 24 August 1942, Enterprise exchanged blows with a powerful Japanese carrier force, and Enterprise sustained severe damage from three bomb hits received during an intense dive-bombing attack. Peterson returned to the US and was discharged in late 1945.
Date:
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Creator:
Peterson, Bernard
Object Type:
Text
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Synder
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bernard Synder. Synder joined the Navy in January of 1944. Beginning in July, he served as Radarman aboard the USS Roi (CVE-103), transporting supplies to the Hebrides Islands. He was then transferred to USS Chenango (CVE-28), where he remained through his service in the Navy. Synder participated in the invasions of the Marianas, Leyte and Okinawa. He returned to the US and received his discharge in June of 1946.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Synder, Bernard
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bernard Synder
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Bernard Synder. Synder joined the Navy in January of 1944. Beginning in July, he served as Radarman aboard the USS Roi (CVE-103), transporting supplies to the Hebrides Islands. He was then transferred to USS Chenango (CVE-28), where he remained through his service in the Navy. Synder participated in the invasions of the Marianas, Leyte and Okinawa. He returned to the US and received his discharge in June of 1946.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Synder, Bernard
Object Type:
Text
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Oral History Interview with Bill Carty
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue of Bill Carty. Carty was an Australian war correspondent . He discusses how he got t oNew Guinea to cover the war and his relationship General Robert Eichelberger. He discusses his role in the infantry and armor assault at Buna. Carty also mentions meeting John Bulkeley and going out with him on PT boats. Carty made the landing at Hollandia with the 42nd Infantry Division and Eichelberger. Later in 1944, Carty joined General MacArthur for his return to the Philippines and was able to shoot some footage of the general. Carty also discusses traveling to Japan for the surrender ceremony with Eichelberger and meeting MacArthur there. Carty also photographed the reunion between MacArthur and General Jonathan Wainwright. He also managed to travel to Hiroshima and photograph the damage. During the occupation, Carty stayed clse to General Eichelberger and was along for the trip when General Eisenhower toured Japan.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carty, Bill
Object Type:
Sound
System:
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Oral History Interview with Bill Carty
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue of Bill Carty. Carty was an Australian war correspondent . He discusses how he got t oNew Guinea to cover the war and his relationship General Robert Eichelberger. He discusses his role in the infantry and armor assault at Buna. Carty also mentions meeting John Bulkeley and going out with him on PT boats. Carty made the landing at Hollandia with the 42nd Infantry Division and Eichelberger. Later in 1944, Carty joined General MacArthur for his return to the Philippines and was able to shoot some footage of the general. Carty also discusses traveling to Japan for the surrender ceremony with Eichelberger and meeting MacArthur there. Carty also photographed the reunion between MacArthur and General Jonathan Wainwright. He also managed to travel to Hiroshima and photograph the damage. During the occupation, Carty stayed clse to General Eichelberger and was along for the trip when General Eisenhower toured Japan.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carty, Bill
Object Type:
Text
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The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bill Pampe
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Pampe. Pampe joined the ROTC in 1940 and was called to active duty in June 1943. After receiving coast artillery training at Camp McQuaide, he was sent through the Army Specialized Training Program. When the program ended, Pampe was assigned to the Ammunition and Pioneer Platoon, 290th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division. At the Battle of the Bulge, he delivered ammunition to troops and went ahead of the front lines to lay minefields. After the war, he directed athletic activities at Camp Philadelphia in France. Pampe returned home and was discharged in August 1946.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pampe, Bill
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bill Pampe
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Pampe. Pampe joined the ROTC in 1940 and was called to active duty in June 1943. After receiving coast artillery training at Camp McQuaide, he was sent through the Army Specialized Training Program. When the program ended, Pampe was assigned to the Ammunition and Pioneer Platoon, 290th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division. At the Battle of the Bulge, he delivered ammunition to troops and went ahead of the front lines to lay minefields. After the war, he directed athletic activities at Camp Philadelphia in France. Pampe returned home and was discharged in August 1946.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pampe, Bill
Object Type:
Text
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Oral History Interview with Bill Wasson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Wasson. Wasson joined the Marine Corps and was trained as a radioman. He served on an amphibious tractor and then was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines. Wasson landed on Saipan and Okinawa and describes the combat that he encountered including having a radio he was wearing get destroyed by incoming shell fragments. He also describes being given the order to relay the message that Okinawa had been secured. Wasson also discusses working with two Navajo Code Talkers. He took part in the occupation of Japan and then left the service.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wasson, Bill
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bill Wasson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Wasson. Wasson joined the Marine Corps and was trained as a radioman. He served on an amphibious tractor and then was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines. Wasson landed on Saipan and Okinawa and describes the combat that he encountered including having a radio he was wearing get destroyed by incoming shell fragments. He also describes being given the order to relay the message that Okinawa had been secured. Wasson also discusses working with two Navajo Code Talkers. He took part in the occupation of Japan and then left the service.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wasson, Bill
Object Type:
Text
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Oral History Interview with Bill Winnekins
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Winnekins. Winnekins’s older brother John joined the 23rd Marines in April 1943. The two corresponded until his brother’s death, which occurred on D-day at Saipan. His mother never recovered from the loss, and she searched for the exact location of her son’s remains until her death. Winnekins struck up correspondences with members of his brother’s unit and eventually found the burial site in Saipan. He dedicated his free time to helping members of G Company find one another and was honored at a reunion in 1995, where he was presented with a plaque and a 15-minute standing ovation. Winnekins located 150 Marines from the company and has collected many of their oral histories.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winnekins, Bill
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bill Winnekins
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Winnekins. Winnekins’s older brother John joined the 23rd Marines in April 1943. The two corresponded until his brother’s death, which occurred on D-day at Saipan. His mother never recovered from the loss, and she searched for the exact location of her son’s remains until her death. Winnekins struck up correspondences with members of his brother’s unit and eventually found the burial site in Saipan. He dedicated his free time to helping members of G Company find one another and was honored at a reunion in 1995, where he was presented with a plaque and a 15-minute standing ovation. Winnekins located 150 Marines from the company and has collected many of their oral histories.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winnekins, Bill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Bryghte Godbold
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bryghte Godbold. Godbold joined the Marine Corps in 1939 and received basic training in Philadelphia. He served aboard the USS Pensacola (CA-24) in Hawaiian and Alaskan waters before being stationed on Wake Island. He surrendered to the Japanese on 23 December 1941 and was sent to a prisoner-of-war camp outside of Shanghai. There he served as the recreation officer, managing athletic fields and equipment, as well as the library. Food scarcity depleted the men’s interest in athletics over time, but otherwise conditions and treatment were fair. Godbold spoke very highly of James Devereux, whose character and dress were always impeccable and professional, even during the period of imprisonment.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Godbold, Bryghte
Object Type:
Sound
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Oral History Interview with Bryghte Godbold
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bryghte Godbold. Godbold joined the Marine Corps in 1939 and received basic training in Philadelphia. He served aboard the USS Pensacola (CA-24) in Hawaiian and Alaskan waters before being stationed on Wake Island. He surrendered to the Japanese on 23 December 1941 and was sent to a prisoner-of-war camp outside of Shanghai. There he served as the recreation officer, managing athletic fields and equipment, as well as the library. Food scarcity depleted the men’s interest in athletics over time, but otherwise conditions and treatment were fair. Godbold spoke very highly of James Devereux, whose character and dress were always impeccable and professional, even during the period of imprisonment.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Godbold, Bryghte
Object Type:
Text
System:
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Oral History Interview with C. Elizabeth Callahan
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with C. Elizabeth Callahan. Callahan was born to Japanese parents in San Francisco. Her name at birth was Cho Elizabeth Ishi. Her parents couldn’t sustain their family in America during the Depression, so Callahan and her sister were sent to Japan in August 1935. When the war broke out, Callahan was caught completely by surprise, due to the extensively censored news available to her. While her parents were sent to an internment camp back home, she watched the Doolittle Raid above her in Tokyo. Food was scarce, and she regularly traveled 30 miles to the countryside where she could barter with farmers. On 25 May 1945, incendiary bombs hit her neighborhood, and she and her sister had to run through fire to escape. They were taken in by friends in the suburbs of Tokyo, and together they heard the emperor’s voice for the first time, as he instructed the people of Japan to surrender peacefully. Callahan found the first batch of occupation soldiers to be extremely friendly, but she felt that their replacement troops, who had not endured the hardship of war, were disrespectful to the Japanese people. Callahan …
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Callahan, C. Elizabeth
Object Type:
Sound
System:
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