Oral History Interview with Joe E. Hunter, October 10, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joe E. Hunter: He joined the Navy in May, 1944 with basic training at Camp Wallace, Texas. He spoke of being chosen for the CINPAC (Commander-in-Chief Pacific Command) Boat Crew by Commander Hal Lamar, Admiral Nimitz's Flag Officer, and becoming the stern hook on Admiral Nimitz's barge. He took Admiral Bull Halsey out fishing once and another time picked up an unnamed vice-admiral off of a submarine. He told about interactin…
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Date:
October 10, 2003
Duration:
14 minutes 10 seconds
Creator:
Hunter, Joe E.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation