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<p>Created page with &quot;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 refle...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>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<br /> <br /> <br /> ==General Interview Information==<br /> <br /> '''Interviewee Name:''' Howard Mercer<br /> <br /> '''Additional Parties Recorded:'''<br /> <br /> '''Date:''' October 27, 2014<br /> <br /> '''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas<br /> <br /> '''Interviewer:''' David Marshall<br /> <br /> '''Length:''' 01:24:13<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Abstract==<br /> <br /> 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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Access Information==<br /> <br /> '''Original Recording Format:'''<br /> <br /> '''Recording Format Notes:'''<br /> <br /> '''Transcript:''' Transcript available in reading room<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> {{UsageStatement}}<br /> <br /> [[Category: Needs Review 2022 ]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: 2010s]]</div>

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