Oral History Interview with Donald Boots, May 17, 2001
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald Boots. In December, 1942, Boots joined the Marine Corps. After basic training, Boots attended a small camouflaging school at Camp Lejeune before going to Camp Pendleton. At Pendleton, the 4th Marine Division formed and Boots was assigned to the 4th Pioneer Battalion. His unit's job was to organize a beachhead once Marines had landed. During the Marshall Islands invasion, Boots' unit landed on a small island near Roi-N…
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Date:
May 17, 2001
Creator:
Boots, Donald
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation