Oral History Interview with Raymond Reestman, September 24, 2008
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Raymond Reestman. Reestman was drafted into the Army in August 1942 and trained at Fort Bliss before joining the 531st Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. After training, he headed overseas to England in February 1944. On 15 June, his unit landed at Omaha Beach. He provides details about his experiences at the Battle of St. Lo. Reestman describes action at the Battle of the Bulge and then recalls moving into Germa…
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Date:
September 24, 2008
Duration:
1 hour 20 minutes 12 seconds
Creator:
Reestman, Raymond
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation