Oral History Interview with Giles McCoy, April 21, 2007
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Giles McCoy. McCoy joined the Marines in June of 1943. He served as a sniper. McCoy was assigned to the 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. He participated in the Invasion of Peleliu in September of 1944, as well as the battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He talks about his experiences with kamikaze planes at Okinawa. He then served as a Marine replacement and a hot shell man aboard the USS Indianapolis (CA-35). McCoy provides…
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Date:
April 21, 2007
Duration:
2 hours 15 minutes 10 seconds
Creator:
McCoy, Giles
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation