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Borne the Battle

Episode eight brings us Navy Veteran Alfred Rodrigues. He's affectionately called "Uncle Al" around the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Uncle Al was in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7th, 1941. We caught up with Uncle Al and talked to him about his service. Covered in Episode Eight:  *   WWII Navy Vet finds friend  *   Interview with Navy Veteran Alfred Rodrigues     *   Al's decision to join the military.     *   Pearl Harbor attacks     *   Serving during WWII     *   Where he was when the war ended     *   Sharing his experiences with others  *   Our thanks to the Greatest Generation

Show Notes

Episode eight brings us Navy Veteran Alfred Rodrigues. He's affectionately called "Uncle Al" around the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Uncle Al was in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7th, 1941. We caught up with Uncle Al and talked to him about his service. Covered in Episode Eight:  *   WWII Navy Vet finds friend  *   Interview with Navy Veteran Alfred Rodrigues     *   Al's decision to join the military.     *   Pearl Harbor attacks     *   Serving during WWII     *   Where he was when the war ended     *   Sharing his experiences with others  *   Our thanks to the Greatest Generation

Creators & Guests

Producer
Anita Carbajal VNP

What is Borne the Battle?

Borne the Battle recognizes each battle, challenge, and sacrifice our Veterans endure during and after their service, as well as spotlighting important resources, offices, and benefits VA offers our Veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this podcast, nor any media, products or services they may provide.