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Oral History Interview with Charles Carpenter, January 29, 1989

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Carpenter. Carpenter served aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57), going aboard in early 1942. He was assigned to a 20mm gun. He shares several anecdotes about his experiences aboard the ship. He discusses the Battle of Santa Crus Islands and night action of Guadalcanal.
Date: January 29, 1989
Creator: Carpenter, Charles
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Leonard Tate, January 9, 1984

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Leonard W. Tate. Tate was born in Perry, Oklahoma 16 May 1918. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve while attending Oklahoma State College. After graduation he reported to midshipman’s school at Columbia University. After completing the four month course, Tate was commissioned and reported to the Amphibious Force at Little Creek, Virginia, where he trained as a boat officer of landing craft. He volunteered for the scouts and ran… more
Date: January 9, 1984
Creator: Tate, Leonard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Olsen, J. S. Gray, and Paul Spain, January 1, 1983

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Olsen, J S Gray and Paul Spain. These men were prisoners of war on the Philippines and share anecdotes of their captivity. Olsen also tells stories from his time in captivity in Japan. Paul Spain shares a story about rescuing an American flag and keeping portions of it throughout his captivity. They also discuss their weight upon being liberated.
Date: January 1, 1983
Creator: Olsen, Kenneth; Gray, J. S. & Spain, Paul
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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