Oral History Interview with Joseph Garofalo, December 12, 2006
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joseph Garofalo. Garofalo worked for Elco as a carpenter at the beginning of the war. He then joined the Navy to become a Seabee. Garofalo was assigned to the 121st Construction Battalion and was attached to the 4th Marine Division. He describes the combat landings on Roi-Namur, Saipan, and Tinian. Garofalo discusses the combat and conditions that he encountered in each battle. He mentions a close call with a Japanese grenad…
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Date:
December 12, 2006
Creator:
Garofalo, Joseph
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation