Oral History Interview with George Haddad, August 10, 2013
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Haddad. Haddad shares much about his family history and growing up in Brooklyn, New York in the 1930s. He joined the Army in May of 1944. He trained at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served with the 7th Infantry Division as a gunner on a 155mm gun and a 105mm howitzer. In May of 1945, Haddad traveled to Okinawa aboard USS Leon (APA-48), then went ashore via a Higgins boat. He explains his experiences through the battle, en…
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Date:
August 10, 2013
Duration:
1 hour 16 minutes 53 seconds
Creator:
Haddad, George
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation