An Oral History with Albert Sandorf

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  • An Oral History with Albert Sandorf Book Detail

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  • Release Date : 2011
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  • Genre : Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (Calif.)
  • Pages : 72
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  • File Size : 96,96 MB

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Book Description: An oral history with Albert Sandorf, resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and former member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This interview was conducted as part of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Oral History Project for California State University, Fullerton and the Center for Oral and Public History. The purpose of this interview was to gather information regarding Sandorf's experiences at and around El Toro. This interview includes discussion of his childhood experiences growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Depression; memories of World War II including learning about Pearl Harbor and food rationing; explains rationale for joining Marine Corps; describes boot camp experience in San Diego and curriculum in technical school; remembers being assigned to Air Base Group 2 (ABG-2) at North Island Naval Air Station and work with Corsairs in the engine overhaul hangar; explains why he took a second job off base and employment opportunities open to Marines; describes work in payroll department and interaction with other Marines; talks about the transition to civilian life and post-USMC employment at the National Biscuit Company; why he settled in Ohio and his challenging familial relationships; recounts humorous stories about leisure time at North Island and El Toro; and finally, shares thoughts on how El Toro should be remembered. This oral history spans 1925-2011. Bulk dates: 1943-1946.

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An oral history with Albert Sandorf, resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and former member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This interview was conducted as pa