The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Fouts. Fouts joined the Navy in 1939 and trained in San Diego. Upon completion of basic training, Fouts joined the USS Argonne (AG-31). Later, he was stationed at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor when the war started. He recalls witnessing the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. He managed to get guns operational on the USS Widgeon (AM-22) before it got underway during the attack. Between the attacks, Fouts went alongside the USS Arizona (BB-39) and measured the holes in the hull. He continued serving as a diver at Noumea and Samoa in 1942-1943. He volunteered for submarine duty and was made five war patrols aboard the USS Pogy (SS- 266). Fouts tells several submarine stories. After the war, Fouts remained in the Navy for thirty years.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.

Negative of a solider in a collared uniform, a side cap and sunglasses riding horseback. The horse is dark in color and is galloping down a dirt path. In the background there are rows of tress and off to the right is a small building with a straw roof.

Negative of two soldiers' side by side on horseback in tall grass. The one on the right is in a long-sleeved collared uniform on a dark horse with a white streak on its muzzle. The solider on the left is also in a long-sleeved collared uniform, a side cap and sunglasses. His horse is dark in color.

Four photographs depicting soldiers of the 124th cavalry regiment transporting mules while on horseback. They are walking along dirt paths and the horse kick up clouds of dust.

Negative of a solider riding down a dirt path on a dark mare named Smokey. The soldier is wearing a long-sleeved collared uniform, a belt, a cap and sunglasses. The path he is on is lined with trees and the straw roof of a building can be seen on the right.

Negative of a soldier on horseback in the distance coming down a dirt path. The shadow of the photographer's camera is on the ground. Alongside the path is tall grass and a few trees. There are also two buildings with straw roofs on either side of the road.

Negative of a soldier on the back of a dark horse on a path littered with high grass and surrounded by trees. The soldier is wearing a long-sleeved collared uniform, a cap and sunglasses.

Negative of a soldier on the back of a dark horse on a path littered with high grass and surrounded by trees. The soldier is wearing a long-sleeved collared uniform, a cap and sunglasses.

Negative of a soldier on the back of a dark horse on a path littered with high grass and surrounded by trees. The soldier is wearing a long-sleeved collared uniform, a cap and sunglasses.

Photograph of solider riding down a dirt path on a dark mare named Smokey. The soldier is wearing a long-sleeved collared uniform, a belt, a cap and sunglasses. The path he is on is lined with trees and the straw roof of a building can be seen on the right.

Photograph of soldiers from the US Army's 124th Cavalry Regiment in long-sleeved uniforms and helmets offloading horses. On the left is a large ship, and two soldiers standing with their backs to the camera. On the right soldiers lead two dark horses away from the ship.

Photograph of a young man in a white collared shirt and shorts holding the lead of a dark horse. Next to the horse is a small calf. Both the horse and calf are extremely skinny with every rib showing. Behind the horse are a few barrels, trees and a building with a straw roof.