USS Indianapolis Survivor Relives Horrifying Experience | Memoirs Of WWII #38

WW2 Veteran Edgar Harrell of the United States Marine Corps was aboard the ill-fated USS Indianapolis when it was sunk, in the middle of the Pacific ocean, by a Japanese submarine. Harrell and the rest of the ship’s crew spent four days afloat in the open sea, fending off shark attacks and starvation, fighting to maintain the will to live.

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Written and Directed by Joshua Scott
Filmed by Heather Scott
Edited by Joshua Scott
Post Audio by Lane Tarr
Photo Enhancement and Additional Research by Hudson Louie
Original Illustrations by Nicky Russo

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“Abide With Me” written by Reverend Henry Francis Lyte and performed by Olive Kline and Elsie Baker

“Abide With Me” instrumental version arranged and performed by William Haviland

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Primary Musical Score Source:
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Artlist Songs and Composers:
“Skies Above” by Caleb Etheridge
“Picturesque” by Conor McKeever
“A Cold Dead Wind” by Kyle Preston
“Cold” by Borrtex
“Heritage” by Ben Winwood

Archive Footage Sources:
https://www.archives.gov/

Archive Photograph Sources:
Edgar Harrell’s Personal Collection
U.S. Navy
National Archives and Records Administration