Mercer, Howard 2014-10-17
This interview features Howard Mercer, founder of West Texas Optical. Mercer discusses his time in the navy during World War II and his experience in the Pacific. Mercer reflects upon time spent in Okinawa and the Kamikaze raids. Mercer also discusses his involvement speaking to local organizations about his experience as a veteran
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Howard Mercer
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Date: October 27, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:24:13
Abstract
Family background, Father’s death and the Great Depression, Joining the navy, Onboard the ship and becoming a signalman, Events overseas and Kamikaze raids, After Okinawa, Thoughts on the American flag, Atomic bomb and reflections on time in Japan, Discharge
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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