Interview, Angelo Capetillo

Oral History

Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2024.45.1

Scope and Content

Oral history interview with Angelo Capetillo. Angelo is Puerto Rican. He was born and raised in South Lorain. He joined the Marine Corps alongside his childhood friend, Arvin Morell. They completed boot camp together at Parris Island, South Carolina. Angelo graduated #1 from his boot camp class. Angelo served in the U.S. Marine Corps between 1980 and 1984. He was a reservist in 1980 and again between 1984 and 1986. Angelo was predominantly stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina but spent two years in Japan. He was initially in the motor pool but became a marksman instructor later in his service.

Collection

Latino Lorain History Project

Acquisition

Accession

2024.45

Source or Donor

Capetillo, Angelo

Acquisition Method

Donation

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Capetillo, Angelo

Interviewer

Bennett, Lourdes