002: Oral History interview with Carl Booth, December, 28, 1999

File

Collection number: CA-002-005-002

Oral History interview with Carl Booth [YouTube]

Scope and Contents

This oral history interview with Carl Booth, a World War II veteran from Grady County, Georgia, details his experiences in the U.S. Navy during the war. Booth recounts his time aboard destroyers such as the USS Allen and his role during significant wartime events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and campaigns in the Pacific Theater. The interview, recorded on December 28, 1999, provides vivid descriptions of his service, the camaraderie among sailors, and the impact of war on his life and family. Part of the Grady County Historical Society's oral history collection.

Dates

December, 28, 1999

Extent

From the Collection: 15 Photographic Prints

Language

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Subject Headings

Georgia -- History -- 20th century; Grady County (Ga.) -- History; Oral history; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 -- Personal narratives; United States. Navy -- Biography; United States. Navy -- Destroyer operations; Veterans -- United States -- Biography; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean; World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American;

Subject (Names):

Booth, Carl C.; USS Allen (DD-66); Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) -- History -- 20th century; Pacific Ocean -- Campaigns; Solomon Islands -- History, Military; Tokyo Bay (Japan) -- History; Coral Sea -- Battle of, 1942; Destroyers (Warships) -- United States;