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Larry Martin: In Their Own Words
First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave., JacksonJoin JDL and the First United Methodist Church of Jackson for another installment of Larry Martin's In Their Own Words! Dick Thelen was 18 years old when he enlisted in the Navy, and he was eventually assigned to serve aboard the Indianapolis. Only July 30, 1945, The Indianapolis was attacked and sank a little after […]
Larry Martin: In Their Own Words
First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave., JacksonJoin JDL and the First United Methodist Church of Jackson for another installment of Larry Martin's In Their Own Words! Lee Zimmerman was a bombardier aboard a B-17 in the Mighty 8th Air Force. His B-17 was shot down on his 22nd mission over Germany on November 30, 1944, resulting in Lee becoming a POW […]
Larry Martin Presents “WWII In Their Own Words”
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin Larry Martin and watch his interview with Marine Corps Sargent R.V. Burgin, who talks about the three horrific battles in which he participated in the South Pacific during WWII: the battle of Cape Gloucester New Britain in the Solomon Islands, the battle of Peleliu, and the battle of Okinawa. Patrons will be regaled with […]
Larry Martin presents “WWII in Their Own Words”
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn about the experiences of those who lived through WWII in an interview presented by local historian Larry Martin at the Carnegie Library. August 6: Bud Abbott Lt. USN. Bud was a PT boat skipper (the same thing that President Kennedy did during the war). Bud was in the South Pacific at New Guinea and […]