Capt. Joseph K. Taussig Jr: The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Podcast: Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War StoriesPublished On: Thu Nov 11 2021
Description: Captain Joseph K. Taussig Jr. was stationed in Pearl Harbor on board the USS Nevada in 1941. During the Japanese attack, he took his post as starboard anti-aircraft battery officer. Even after being severely wounded, Taussig refused to abandon his post, until his crew forcibly carried him to safety. Taussig later received the Navy Cross for his bravery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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