NPS ARCHIVES

Nike nuclear missiles

New oral histories added December 2011-January 2012

Richard Busch, Nike IFC 1965-69
Andy Kelly, civilian engineer, 1909-1922
Ron Kacsmar and Ron Hyers, Ordnance Department Civilian Employees 1959-1974
Russel Marsh, Nike Launching Area 1971-74
John and James Mulhern, children of pumping station engineer, 1908-1927
Colonel Henry Neri, 245th Coast Artillery, 1929-1947

NPS/Gateway NRA

Museum Curator Mary Rasa with Andy Daino

The Fort Hancock Oral History Program consists of over 100 interviews with people who either lived or worked at Sandy Hook. These interviews were conducted by park staff and Monmouth University student interns over several years.

Most of the people of Sandy Hook worked for the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service and Life-Saving Service. Family members also lived, shopped and attended school here.

Interviews consist of personal stories and opinions that may contain factual errors. Items written in parenthesis are editorial notes. In a few rare instances, objectionable or offensive comments have been edited or removed.

Click on the links below to view interviews.

Before and During World War I

Fort Hancock Between Wars

World War II at Fort Hancock

Cold War at Fort Hancock

Families of Fort Hancock