Collector wants to talk story with veterans

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A world renown military collector, prop master and historian, and retired US Navy Commander, John Erickson, hopes to hear stories from local veterans and perhaps collect a few items from the World War II era when Tutuila used to be a staging area for the Pacific campaign.

Erickson’s knowledge and military artifacts that he’s collected have helped recreate movie sets for films with a military connection.

Having learned of American  Samoa’s military heritage and the presence of marines and later the Navy. Erickson is eager to meet with local veterans to hear their stories.

On today’s Morning Show he talked about some of the movies he has contributed to.

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Erickson can be reached at 733-2050 or john.erickson88@yahoo.com

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