Whitten, Richard Samuel, Jr., Date of interview: 14 June 2012
File — Box: 5, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on DVD, transcript, and portrait of Whitten in uniform.
Dates
- Date of interview: 14 June 2012
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Shreveport, La. o Born 1922 - Served in U.S. Navy, 1942 – 1946 - Location of service: USS Lang; USS Burns o Rank: Chief Torpedoman o MOS: Torpedoman o Locations: South Pacific; Battle of Okinawa o Citations: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal American Campaign Medal Philippine Liberation Medal Good Conduct Medal o Injuries: Dislocated shoulder (torpedo fell on him)
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (29 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu