Martin, C.B. 2015-03-06
This interview features Claude Bryan “C.B.” Martin, Jr., who discusses his early life, upbringing, and his experiences in the construction industry and as a Seabee in World War II.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: C.B. Martin
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Date: March 06, 2015
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:42:12
Abstract
Birth and upbringing, Construction, the family business, Development of Lubbock, Logistics of construction, Discussion of Lubbock housing from Depression to postwar era, Education and early work, Working on the airbase, First semester at Tech, Enlists in Seabees, head to Pacific, Joins the 56th Battalion in Hawaii, Building and adventures on Guam, General discussion of the Pacific theater, Return to U.S., marriage, civilian life, Honor Flight and return to Guam
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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