Oral History Interview with Albert Skiles, May 1, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Skiles. Skiles joined the Army in March 1943. He was sent to the Pacific as a replacement. Skiles eventually joined the 96th Infantry Division and landed at Leyte. He served as a switchboard operator and company clerk with a headquarters company. He was later sent to Okinawa and landed in one of the first waves of the invasion. He was wounded by a mortar shell and evacuated to Hawaii. During his time on Okinawa he wit…
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Date:
May 1, 2010
Duration:
1 hour 24 minutes 40 seconds
Creator:
Skiles, Albert
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation