Oral History Interview with James Roberson, March 8, 1997

Interview with James Roberson, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the submarines USS Sailfish in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, 1942; his responsibilities as a motor machinist's mate; qualification examinations; various p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maglaughlin, Barry, Roberson, James
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 1997
Subjects:
People - Individuals
Oral histories
Interviews
Personal narratives
Biographies
Military and War - United States Armed Forces - United States Navy
Submarines (Ships)
Military and War - Wars - World War II
WWII
Sailfish (Submarine : SS-192)
Roberson
James
Pacific
Arlington
Midway Island
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2288853/
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Summary:Interview with James Roberson, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the submarines USS Sailfish in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, 1942; his responsibilities as a motor machinist's mate; qualification examinations; various patrols off the Aleutian Islands and in the South China Sea; lifeguard duty off the Mariana Islands for downed airmen.

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