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Expertise
Retired US Navy, stationed 10 years in Hawaii. Study of the early years of the Pacific War 1941-42, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. Easy access to actual sites in and around Pearl Harbor. More limited knowledge of general WWII history in the Pacific.
Experience in the area
I'm well-read in general WWII history, and spent a lot of off time exploring various military sites on O'ahu.
Education/Credentials
I hold a B.A degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu in Historical and Political Studies, Summa cum Laude, earned in 2002.
What do you like about this subject?
I'm a real history buff, and plan to teach HS History after I retire from the US Navy.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Of all the ships that were sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor, only 3 never saw service again: USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There are some who say that President Roosevelt knew the attack was coming, but did not try especially hard to prevent it. It is said that he hoped that an attack on the US would get the nation into open war with the Axis.
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Recent Answers from John
2012-01-15 WWII Pearl Harbor:
You dad could not have been on the Ticonderoga on December 7th, 1941, as the ship wasn't even built until 1944. For a complete list of his service, your best bet is to obtain a copy of his service record
2011-10-29 3398th Quartermaster Truck Company:
Go to www.history.army.mil. That's the official US Army history site. If they can't tell you anything, there's nothing to know. You might be able to obtain copies of his service record from the
2011-08-06 My Dad's Service File:
The first place you need to go is the National Archives. They have a site http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. Go to that address and follow the directions. That will get you
2011-06-24 VMF 224 1945:
I sure can! Your best bet is to go here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. Follow the instructions and you should be able to get his service record. Keep in mind that some
2011-03-31 military history:
I'm more of a Navy guy, not an army guy, but I can help you a little bit. In WWII, there was no US Air Force. It was the Army Air Corps, a large and essentially separate branch, but still came under
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