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Killam, Herman B.

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Herman B. Killam reminiscences, 1944 Jun 6

 File — Box 19, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 373
Scope and Contents

Typed reminiscences of his works as a Navy salvage and scuba diver at Day invasion, 4 June 1944, on Omaha Beach where he was tasked with clearing the beach of equipment and removing casualties. Describes the pandemonium on the beach, the noise, confusion, destroyer actions and the securing of the beach.

Dates: 1944 Jun 6