Killam, Herman B.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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
Found in:
Naval War College Archives
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Manuscript Items