Oral History Interview with Patrick Walseth, December 22, 2016
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Patrick N. Walseth. Walseth joined the Navy in July of 1944. On 15 November, he was assigned to USS LSM-43, and assisted with transporting construction equipment to Pearl Harbor. Walseth learned several tasks aboard the ship, including training with the telegraph machine, the 20mm gun and general deck seaman responsibilities. In January of 1945, they landed six Sherman tanks and 30 Marines on Oahu. Beginning 19 February through 2…
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December 22, 2016
Creator:
Walseth, Patrick
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation