Oral History Interview with Jack Bailey, July 5, 2007
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack Bailey. Bailey joined the Texas National Guard when he was 14 years old, lying about his age. In November 1939, his unit was mobilized and he left for the Philippines with the 36th Division. Bailey shipped overseas and his group was diverted to Australia after the attack on Pearl Harbor. They boarded a Dutch troop ship and headed for Java. On Java, outnumbered and out of ammunition, his unit surrendered to the Japanese …
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Date:
July 5, 2007
Duration:
1 hour 1 minute 06 seconds
Creator:
Bailey, Jack
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation