His experiences while aboard the cruiser USS Phoenix during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the destroyer-minesweeper USS Trever during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the cruiser USS Saint Louis during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the battleship USS Maryland during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the battleship USS Nevada during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Veteran and his wife. Their experiences while at home in Honolulu and at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.

Pastor. His experiences as a Navy chaplain in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

For the Quakertown Oral History Project. Son of residents of Denton’s historic all-black Quakertown neighborhood and long-time Denton resident. Early childhood and education in Denton, including experiences with racial segregation and experiences with integrating Denton public schools; interest in radical black politics; influence of uncle, Fred Hill; career in U.S. Navy; family’s historical memories of Quakertown.

His experiences while aboard the seaplane tender USS Tangier during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Realtor. His experiences with VP-23 at Ford Island Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.