Nascimento, Herman F.
Person
Dates
- Existence: December 28, 1937
Biography
Herman Nascimento, from Maui, Hawaii, served aboard the submarine USS Growler (SSG-577) from 1958 to 1961, as an engineman petty officer third class. Much of his time aboard Growler was spent in the engine room and engine control room where he maintained and operated Growler’s diesel engines. After leaving the Navy Nascimento remained in Hawaii where he worked as a carpenter and held various positions in the carpenters’ union.
Race/Ethnicity
Portuguese/Japanese
Chronology:
- 1957
- Start Date of Military Service
- 1958
- Start Date of Service Aboard Growler
- 1961
- End Date of Service Aboard Growler
- End Date of Military Service
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Herman F. Nascimento Oral History
Item
Identifier: OHP 058
Scope and Contents
Herman Nascimento served aboard Growler from 1958 to 1961, as an engineman petty officer third class. Nascimento began his interview by providing a brief overview of his time in the Navy. He then explained his family history, discussed growing up in Hawaii, and recounted some of his memories of growing up in Hawaii during WWII. Nascimento next discussed his motivation for joining the Navy and volunteering for the submarine service. The interview then shifted toward submarine training...
Dates:
October 01, 2014