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Oral histories with servicemen Charles Jackson, Martin Kos, and Joe Potenza

The USS Arizona oral histories collection contains an oral history with Charles Jackson who served on the USS Pennsylvania and recounts his experience of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Also included are oral history recordings with sailors Martin Kos who served on the first crew of the ship, and Joe Potenza, who served in the USS Arizona during the 1930s.

Charles Jackson Experiences at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941

Oral history conducted by Ellen Lomonaco with Charles Jackson in Tucson, Arizona on February 27, 1984. Mr. Jackson was on the staff of Admiral Kimmel at Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, HI by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. He was the first person to board the captured Japanese mini-submarine and examine the communications equipment.

Charles Jackson oral history

Martin Kos Recollections of Life on the USS Arizona

Oral history conducted by Ellen Lomonaco with Martin Kos in Tucson, Arizona on December 19, 1984. Mr. Kos was a member of the original USS Arizona crew in 1918, making him a plank owner.

Oral history with Martin Kos

Joe Potenza Recollections of Life on the USS Arizona

Oral history conducted by Ellen Lomonaco with Joe Potenza in Tucson, Arizona, May 31, 1984 and June 21, 1984. Mr. Potenza was on board the USS Arizona from 1928 to 1932. He was in the engineering division and on the football team and the rowing crew during his time on board the ship.

Oral history with Joe Potenza

Oral Histories