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James Herod's Wwii Naval Experience, Milan A. Pino
James Herod's Wwii Naval Experience, Milan A. Pino
World War II
James Herod is possibly the youngest World War two veteran to have seen combat. He served in the Navy in the Pacific ocean and was present for the bombing of Hiroshima. Mr. Herod talked about a near death experience and growing up during the Great Depression.
Oral History: Joseph Macko Ii, Joshua L. Macko Mr.
Oral History: Joseph Macko Ii, Joshua L. Macko Mr.
Vietnam
Joseph Michael Macko II was born in the small town of Greensburg, Pennsylvania in 1953, where he lived for 5 years until he moved to Covina California where lived until he joined the Navy. Instead of going to college Joseph served in the Vietnam War from 1973-1975 as a Navy Seabee and in the Navy reserves from 1975-1979. Joseph after his military career took up the sport of body building and has lifted weights ever since. Joseph does not have a college degree and is now a professional electrician using his skills learned from a Navy Seabee to make a …
Oral History Project/ Robert Lecroy, Sandra M. Quintero
Oral History Project/ Robert Lecroy, Sandra M. Quintero
Cold War
Interview with a U.S. Navy submarine Veteran who served for thirty years where he worked closely with nuclear filled submarines as a missile technician and other duties. Interview consisted of his experience during his service.
Oral History Project/ Dave Casey, D'Arce Peter
Oral History Project/ Dave Casey, D'Arce Peter
Vietnam
This is an interview with Dave Casey, a former navy seal, talking about his experiences with the Navy and Vietnam. It covers his education with the military and some challenges he had when returning from the Navy.
Gene Truax Oral History, Michael D. Huisman