Oral history interview with James G. Turner, 1999 August 07.

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Oral history interview with James G. Turner, 1999 August 07.

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Interview with James G. Turner, Marine Corps veteran (Regimental Headquarters Company, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division), concerning his experiences on Saipan in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Decision to join the Marine Corps, December 7, 1942; boot camp, Parris Island; formation of the 4th Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California, 1943; preparations on Maui for the invasion of Saipan; the amphibious landings on Saipan, June 15, 1945; his duties with the Motor Transport Section and Headquarters Company; return to Maui.

40 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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