Oral History Interview with Jim Hardin, July 30, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents and oral interview with Jim Hardin. Hardin was born in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1926. Upon leaving the 11th grade, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and became part of survey team. In 1944, he entered the US Navy. Upon completion of boot camp, he was sent to San Diego for more training. He then was assigned to the 40th Naval Construction Battalion and sailed to Saipan. The unit was then sent to Okinawa and Hardin recalls his interaction with native Okinawans. Following his discharge in 1946, he attended Oklahoma Baptist University, utilizing the GI Bill. Upon graduation, he entered the ministry where he served for fifty-seven years