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Source: C-SPAN "Washington Journal"

Roundup

8-15-05

WWII Marines cinematographer remarks on VJ Day anniversary (30min)

Norman Hatch, USMC, retired major cinematographer officer, discusses the 60th Anniversary of VJ Day. Mr. Hatch remarks on his service in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a motion picture camera operator in the battles of Tarawa and Iwo Jima.

Read entire article at C-SPAN "Washington Journal"