Oral History Interview with Herb Smith, March 24, 2014
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Herb Smith. Smith was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1920. In 1940 he entered Centenary College in Shreveport and participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program. After completing the course he joined the Navy. After receiving his wings in July 1943 he went to Melbourne, Florida where he began training in the Grumman F6F fighter plane. Upon qualifying in carrier landings on Lake Michigan, he was sent to Guadalcanal in …
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Date:
March 24, 2014
Duration:
57 minutes 37 seconds
Creator:
Smith, Herb
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation