Interviewer
Kenna Louise Bemis
Files
Description
Nathan Bemis describes his early childhood and decision to enter the U.S. Navy, in which he served from 1960 to 1964. He talks about specializing as a gunner’s mate working on 8-inch guns aboard the USS Rochester and the USS Lexington aircraft carriers. Bemis discusses the hardships of the job, while noting that his faith in Jesus Christ was a source of encouragement. He describes his life as a minister after leaving the Navy, having served in churches in the South and Montana. He reiterates the importance of his faith throughout his adult life.
The interviewee’s full date of birth and birth place have been redacted from the audio and transcript.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
USS Lexington; Gunner’s mate; Peacetime military service; Armed naval carrier; U.S. Military; U.S. Navy; Naval bases; Vietnam War, 1955-1975; Carrier ships; Pilot training; Flight deck; Aircraft carriers; Conversion
Original Date
11-7-2020
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Pensacola, Florida;
Language
eng
Original Collection
The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project, OH 472
Holding Institution
University of Montana. Mansfield Library. Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights Statement
Rights Holder
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 472-027
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (00:52:43): digital + 1 transcript (23 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:52:43 minutes
Local Filename
OH_472_027.mp3; OH_472_027.pdf
Citation
Bemis, Nathan White, "Nathan White Bemis Interview, November 7, 2020" (2020). The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project. 16.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/veteransexperience_oralhistory/16