Earl J. Martin
Oral History
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Collection:LSA
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Subjects: BARROW, ROBERT H. (GENERAL) | CAMP PENDLETON | INCHON | KOREA | KOREAN WAR | MARINES (USA) | MARTIN, EARL | USS GENERAL WALKER
Contributors:
- Martin, Earl Interviewee
- Jackson Jr., Sailor Interviewer
Description
Oral history with U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran Earl J. Martin. In this interview, Martin discusses his early years in the military and the action he saw in Korea; including a skirmish on Hill 1081 during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. He also talks about serving under then-Captain Robert Barrow.