World War II, December 1941–September 1945
Subject
Subject Source: Time Periods (Local)
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1, Number 1, August 16, 1943
Digital Work
Identifier: 19430816.pdf
Dates:
August 16, 1943
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