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Title	Oral history interview with John F. Croce recorded 2010 Jul. 15
Description	Interview conducted by Eileen Hurst. John F. Croce enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 while he was a sophomore in college. He went to basic training at Parris Island (S.C.), and then radio school at Camp Lejeune (N.C.). He was then sent to Oceanside (Calif.) for infantry training and to receive his division assignment. In January of 1944 he shipped out of San Diego, as part of the 4th Marine Division, and sailed straight into combat in the Kwajalein atoll and Roi-Namur. He worked as a radio operator and was one of the first men to land on the island. The battle lasted two days and Croce was hit with a piece of shrapnel in his leg, which he described as a very minor wound. His regiment then sailed to Maui (Haw.) for additional training before being sent into the battles at Saipan and Tinian. The casualties sustained in these battles were higher than in Kwajalein, and it took the division longer to take over the area. After another stop in Maui, Croce was reassigned to a field artillery regiment and in February of 1945, they were sent into the battle at Iwo Jima. Croce was wounded by a phosphorus shell on the second day on the island, and was removed to be treated for burns covering his legs and hands. He described the battle as being particularly treacherous, as he was only able to move 200 yards in the two days he was there. During the interview he also described what daily life was like and the type of fear that was experienced while in a combat situation. Croce was discharged in October of 1945 and returned to Connecticut.
Coverage	1942-1945
Date Original	7/15/2010
Digital Format	video/x-ms-wmv
Duration	0:55:45
Contributors	Hurst, Eileen
Software	Windows Media Player required for viewing
Access Restrictions and Permissions	No access restrictions. For permission to reproduce contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research at (860) 832-2976
Image Identifier	VHP2010/27
Creator/Owner	Croce, John F.
War or Conflict	World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service	United States. Marine Corps
Unit of Service	4th Marine Division
Rank	Private 1st class
Status	Veteran
Subject	World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Iwo Jima World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Mariana Islands World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Marshall Islands Radio operators Purple Heart
Geographic Location	Parris Island (S.C.) Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Oceanside (Calif.) Maui (Hawaii) Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands) Saipan Tinian (Northern Mariana Islands) Iwo Jima (Volcano Islands, Japan)
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Language	eng
Relation	Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Type of Resource	Moving image
Citation	John F. Croce Papers. VHP2010/27. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research.
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