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Oral History Interview with Alfred Gluck, July 12, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred Gluck. Gluck joined the Merchant Marines in mid-1941. He served as a Seaman aboard a liberty ship, the SS George L. Baker (1614). In May of 1943, they traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, transporting general supplies and merchandise for people on the island. He returned to San Francisco, and was assigned to the SS James Lick in July as Able Seaman, traveling to New Hebrides and New Caledonia, transporting military cargo. In 1944… more
Date: July 12, 2019
Duration: 41 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Gluck, Alfred
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Eugene Pace, January 12, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Eugene Pace. Pace was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on 14 April 1924. Upon joining the Navy in 1942, he went to boot camp at Sampson, New York. After attending Motor Machinist Mate’s school in Boston, he went to Bath, Maine where he reported aboard the USS Healy (DD-672). In January 1944 the ship joined Task Force 58 and participated in the invasion of the Marshall Islands. Pace tells of participating in various invasions… more
Date: January 12, 2007
Duration: 13 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Pace, Eugene
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Caronna, December 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Caronna. Caronna joined the Navy in June of 1944. He was assigned to specialized beach battalion training, including landing LCVPs, setting explosives, completing booby trap school and bayonet fighting. In November of 1944 Caronna was assigned to the USS Neshoba (APA-216), working the 40mm antiaircraft gun. From December of 1944 through March of 1946 he served aboard the USS Natrona (APA-214). They participated in the Battl… more
Date: December 12, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Caronna, James
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Edward Chandler, January 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Chandler. Chandler quit school and joined the Navy in 1942. After boot training, he went to diesel school before reporting to Little Creek, Virginia for amphibious training. His first assignment was aboard an LCT in North Africa. Chandler had duty ashore maintaining engines at a port facility. From there, he went to Palermo and then Naples in early 1944. At Naples, he continued to repair ship engines. He also worked at the… more
Date: January 12, 2006
Duration: 2 hours 12 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Chandler, Edward
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Kathryn Ast Hatch, March 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kathryn Ast Hatch. Hatch grew up in Wisconsin and went to nursing school in Madison. She joined the Army in 1943. Once she was inducted and trained, she was assigned to the 44th General Hospital. Then, she shipped out for Australia, where she worked in a 2,000 bed hospital in Townsville. Hatch was in charge of a ward and cared for wounded soldiers and pilots from the New Guinea campaign. Eventually, she moved with her unit t… more
Date: March 12, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Hatch, Kathryn Ast
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Ollie Schaetter, June 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ollie Schaetter. Schaetter shares some of his family history of their funeral home in Fredericksburg, Texas. He joined the Navy in December of 1943. In California he worked in the Chief Master at Arms office on the US Navy Hospital staff. Beginning in December of 1944 he served as Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Goshen (APA-108). They traveled to the Marshall Islands, Okinawa and Guadalcanal. He worked for 6 months in … more
Date: June 12, 2006
Duration: 42 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Schaetter, Ollie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Willie Ray Snow, June 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Willie Ray Snow. Snow joined the Navy in May of 1943. He served as a Radio Technician Second Class, then a Petty Officer. In August of 1944 he traveled to New Guinea and Australia, and in January of 1945 he boarded the USS Flasher (SS-249). Snow participated in her sixth war patrol along the coast of Indochina. In February they sank a sea truck and a cargo ship with torpedoes. They completed patrols in April. Snow was discharged … more
Date: June 12, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Snow, Willie Ray
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Allen Ensor, September 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Allen Ensor. Ensor joined the Navy in 1940 and was assigned to USS Nashville (CL-43). He was aboard for the Doolittle Raid, some action in the Aleutian Islands and the Solomon Islands and New Guinea as part of Seventh Fleet. He was eventually transferred from the Nashville to shore duty in California training amphibious boat crews. Ensor shares anecdotes about piping General MacArthur aboard the Nashville, shore leave in Australi… more
Date: September 12, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Ensor, Allen
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Frank Kullman, September 12, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Frank Kullman. Kullman joined the Navy in June 1942 and received basic training at Camp Perry. He traveled there by steam locomotive, poking his head out the window to enjoy the scenery. When the DI saw his soot-covered face, he told Kullman to step aside with the African-Americans. But Kullman stayed and performed at the top of his class in gunnery training. His disinterest in the military however, kept him from advancing, … more
Date: September 12, 2006
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Kullman, Frank
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard Fabian, March 12, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Fabian. Fabian joined the Navy in November of 1943. He completed schooling in Engineering, Diesel and Grey Marine Engines. Beginning November of 1944, Fabian served as Fireman First-Class aboard USS LSM-96. From 28 March to 30 June 1945, they participated in the Battle of Okinawa. After the war ended, they traveled to China and participated with the occupation forces. In December, Fabian was transferred to USS LSM-285 and… more
Date: March 12, 2004
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Fabian, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James Lokey, December 12, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Lokey. Lokey joined the Aviation Cadet program in November 1943 and transferred to gunnery school in Laredo. Upon completion, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands as a top turret gunner with a B-24 crew. In 1944, while on his 11th combat mission, his plane was shot down by the Japanese Navy. His pilot made a landing in Russia where they were picked up and interrogated by the Russians. They were then taken to a prisoner-… more
Date: December 12, 2005
Duration: 43 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Lokey, James
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Olive White, July 12, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Olive E. (Sally) White. White received her nursing degree in September of 1943 from Gary Methodist School of Nursing. In March of 1944 she was commissioned into the US Navy Nursing Corps, and stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. She achieved the rank of lieutenant (junior grade). She remained in the Reserves and was discharged in March of 1953.
Date: July 12, 2004
Duration: 58 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: White, Olive
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gustave Sembritzky, July 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gustave Sembritzky. Sembritzky joined the Navy in March of 1940. Beginning September, he served as Aviation Chief Electrician’s Mate aboard USS Lexington (CV-2). In December 1941 they reinforced the base at Midway. In February of 1942 they participated in the Salamaua–Lae raid. In May, during the Battle of the Coral Sea, their ship was critically damaged and sunk. In the fall of 1942, Sembritzky was transferred to USS Altamaha (C… more
Date: July 12, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Sembritzky, Gustave
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Jeanne Gardiner Lindsey, June 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jeanne Gardiner Lindsey. Lindsey went to Galveston Island, Texas, with her husband (Walter Lee Booth) in 1940, as Lee was assigned to Ft. Crockett. When her husband went overseas, she went to live with her mother on a plantation in Louisiana. She speaks of how rationing had little impact on them at the farm.
Date: June 12, 2002
Duration: 15 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Lindsey, Jeanne Gardiner
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with John Hylan, August 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Hylan. Hylan joined the Marine Corps in February of 1943. He completed Radio Operator School in June. In November, he deployed to New Caledonia with a replacement battalion. He served with the 1st 155mm Howitzer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and later the 3rd Marine Artillery Regiment. He conducted patrol duty and survey work. In April of 1944 he traveled to Tinian and Saipan. In July he participated in the Battle of Guam.… more
Date: August 12, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Hylan, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Arthur Aicklen, September 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral history with Arthur Aicklen. Aicklen joined the Navy in 1940. He served as a machinist. He was also stationed on Padre Island, Texas before being assigned to a fleet oiler, the USS Taluga (AO-62). They transited the Panama Canal on their way to Honolulu and other points in the Pacific. When the war ended, Aicklen visited Yokahama during the occupation. He also describes the kamikaze attack off Okinawa.
Date: September 12, 2002
Duration: 4 hours 55 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Aicklen, Arthur
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Marvin Prochnow, February 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Marvin Prochnow. Prochnow joined the Aviation Cadet Program in February of 1943. He graduated, received his wings and was commissioned in February of 1944. He completed additional training in the B-17 and joined the 8th Air Force, 385th Bomb Group. From their base in England, he completed 35 missions over London, Germany and France, beginning August of 1944 through May of 1945. Prochnow then served in the Air Force for 27 years, … more
Date: February 12, 2002
Duration: 41 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Prochnow, Marvin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Floyd Mumme, April 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Floyd Mumme. He discusses boot camp, being on Saipan, Japanese trying to steal food, working in the Army Medical Corps and treating wounds in combat.
Date: April 12, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Mumme, Floyd C.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Burrell, April 12, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Bob Burrell. Eleven days after finishing high school in 1941, Burrell was sworn into the Navy and reported to Newport, Rhode Island for boot camp. After boot camp, he was sent down to the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida and was here on December 7, 1941. He volunteered for submarine duty and was sent to submarine school in New London, Connecticut; finishing in May 1942. Burrell describes his experiences at the school including using the Momsen lung… more
Date: April 12, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Burrell, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Jean Dunn and Terry Dunn, May 12, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jean Dunn and Terry Dunn. Dunn grew up in China during the Japanese occupation during WWII and discusses some of her childhood experiences. Terry Dunn mentions the family business - making soy sauce. They als soeak of Jean's grandparents: a doctor and a nurse in China. Jean and Terry eventually settle into speaking about the exploits of her husband (Terry's father) during World War II in China. This man worked as an interpre… more
Date: May 12, 2001
Duration: 58 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Dunn, Jean
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Groux, May 12, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Groux. Groux was attending St. Edward's University in Austin Texas when he joined the Marine Corps in 1943 and was assigned to the Midshipman School at Northwestern University in Chicago. He was commissioned as an ensign there in September 1944. He volunteered for Scout and Raider duty within the Navy and trained at Fort Pierce, Florida. After training, Groux was shipped to Calcutta, India. After the war, Groux was as… more
Date: May 12, 2001
Duration: 46 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Groux, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard Petri, May 12, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Richard Petri. Born in 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, he joined the Navy in 1943. He began his training in the Naval Air Corps, but soon discovered he had no aptitude for flying and was assigned to the Navy's V-12 college student program. After completing his Bachelor's Degree, he completed Basic Training in Norfolk and Midshipman Training at Notre Dame and Navy Supply Corps school at Harvard. Upon completion of Supply Corps School he was assigned to the Nav… more
Date: May 12, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Petri, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Arthur Bohus, May 12, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Arthur Bohus. Born in Philadelphia in 1917, he enlisted in the Navy (Communications Reserves) in 1939. He went through Recruit Training at Newport, Rhode Island followed by Radioman School and then was assigned to the Fourth Naval District, Philadelphia. His next assignment was at Cape May, New Jersey, where his duties involved recovering blimps which had been launched from Lakehurst, New Jersey. During this assignment he became proficient in Morse Code. His… more
Date: May 12, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Bohus, Arthur
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Francis D. Reynnet, May 12, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Francis D. Reynnett. Reynnet was in Oklahoma in 1925 and moved to East Lansing, Michigan during the depression, where he attended Michigan State University. Drafted into the Navy in 1944, he attended Boot Camp in Simpson, New York and Radio School in Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated as a Radioman Third Class. First assignment was to Fort Story, Virginia, an Army base, with Navy personnel controlling the harbor entrance. Sent to the Navy Departm… more
Date: May 12, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Reynnett, Francis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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