David Nash diary, 1941-1946

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David Nash diary, 1941-1946

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Collection consists of transcripts from a diary kept by Lieutenant David Nash, United States Navy, from December 1, 1941 to May 29, 1944. The diary begins with Lt. Nash aboard the patrol boat U.S.S. Mindanao at Hong Kong and the ship's departure to the Philippine Islands. A day after the declaration of war, he mentions the capture of a Japanese fishing trawler and the taking of prisoners (the first prisoners taken by U.S. troops during the war). He describes the Battle of Corregidor and patrol missions of the U.S.S. Mindanao east of Bataan. After the fall of Corregidor, he discusses his internment in Japanese prison camps, encounters with prison guards and his relationships with fellow prisoners of war. Included with the transcripts are a list of prisoner names and a letter dated after the war explaining his activities during the final months of the war.

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Mindanao (Gunboat : PR-8)

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Nash, David, 1914-2007

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David Nash was the Executive Officer aboard the U.S.S. Mindanao just prior to and during the Second World War. After the declaration of war, his gunboat was sent to the Philippine Islands where it performed patrols from the Island of Corregidor. On May 6, 1942, Corregidor surrendered and the next day Lt. Nash was made a prisoner. He was interned at several prison camps including those at Bilibid, Davao, Dapecol and Cabanatuan. During the final months of the war, he was removed from the Philippin...