James Larrieu, III Interview (2007)
World War II Oral Histories
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, Tulagi, Solomon Islands
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2007-09-11
Duration: 00:04:59
Subjects: Larrieu, James, III | World War II | Military | Veterans | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives | United States. Marine Corps. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean | Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943
Contributors:
- Ready, Crystal Interviewer
- Larrieu, James, III Interviewee
Description
An oral history interview conducted on September 11, 2007, with James Larrieu III, a member of the 2nd Marine Regiment during World War II. He discusses his role as a driver and bodyguard to the regimental commander and his combat experience at Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands.