William McReynolds oral history interview 2, tape 1, June 24 , 1996
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Identifier: OH0147.3
Oral History Interview with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel William McReynolds, of the United States Naval Academy class of 1941. Interview 2, Tape 1 (of 2), Sides A and B. In his second interview, Colonel McReynolds describes training for and involvement in the landings at Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima, as well as duty at Maui and Pearl Harbor prior to the ending of World War II. Postwar assignments included Camp Pendleton, U.S. Navy Yard, Ft. Sill, and Camp Lejeune. He discusses the outbreak of the Korean War and his transfer to Japan. Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon. more...
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Oral History Interview with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel William McReynolds, of the United States Naval Academy class of 1941. Interview 2, Tape 1 (of 2), Sides A and B. In his second interview, Colonel McReynolds describes training for and involvement in the landings at Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima, as well as duty at Maui and Pearl Harbor prior to the ending of World War II. Postwar assignments included Camp Pendleton, U.S. Navy Yard, Ft. Sill, and Camp Lejeune. He discusses the outbreak of the Korean War and his transfer to Japan. Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon.
Creator(s)
McReynolds, William
Contributor(s)
Lennon, Donald R.
Date
June 24 , 1996
Call Number
OH0147.3
Additional Resources
Collection(s)
Special Collections Oral History Collection
Military History
- World War II
- Marines
- Korean War

Subject(s)
McReynolds, William
United States. Marine Corps--Officers
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Mariana Islands
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 14th
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 11th
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan
Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945
Camp Lejeune (N.C.)
Finding Aid
McReynolds, WIlliam, Oral History Interview

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Location (spatial)
United States--Hawaii--Maui (Hawaii)
United States--Northern Mariana Islands--Saipan
United States--Northern Mariana Islands--Tinian (Northern Mariana Islands)
Japan--Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands, Japan)
United States--Hawaii--Pearl Harbor (Hawaii)
United States--North Carolina--Onslow County (N.C.)--Jacksonville (N.C.)
Type
sound recording
Medium
oral histories
Physical Description
Persistent URL
http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/16779

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