Barry, Joseph
Person
Dates
- Existence: November 23, 1924 - October 1, 2016
Biography
Joseph Barry, from Trenton, New Jersey, served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) as a radioman during World War II. While aboard Intrepid, Barry worked in the radio shack, which was inside of the island, decoding messages. He also experienced the torpedo attack at Truk and multiple kamikaze attacks. After his time in the Navy, Joseph Barry worked for, and eventually purchased, his uncle’s appliance repair business.
Chronology:
- January 1943
- Start Date of Military Service
- August 16, 1943
- Start Date of Service Aboard Intrepid
- January 1946
- End Date of Service Aboard Intrepid
- End Date of Military Service
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joseph Barry Oral History
Item
Identifier: OHP 013
Scope and Contents
Joseph Barry served aboard Intrepid as a radioman during World War II. Barry began his interview by recalling the early years of his life. He then discussed how he learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor and his decision to join the Navy. Barry next recounted becoming a radioman, seeing Intrepid for the first time, and working in the radio shack. He described the radio shack, stated the number of men that worked in that space, and explained the job they performed. Barry also noted that the...
Dates:
August 17, 2013