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- Ronald Biermacher served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. He was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia aboard the USS Mississippi, where he was a barber. After the conflict was over, he returned to Grand Rapids, Michigan where he continued cutting hair until he retired.
- Date Created:
- 2005-05-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- SAAB J-29 Swedish fighter, April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Type 27 Russian bomber, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Tempest V British RAF fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- W class, British DD (destroyer), HMS Warwick, June 30, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Le Fantasque, French DD (destroyer), March 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Cargo-USMC C-2 type, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PB4Y-2, US Navy Patrol bomber, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F7F fighter aircraft, US Navy-2 or SSF, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- S2F A/S US attack, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- RB-66 Skywarrior US recco-bomber, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Buford North was born in Paragould, Arkansas, in 1922. His family later moved to Flint, Michigan where he attended high school. He enlisted in the Navy in June 1942. He received basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois and transferred to New Orleans, Louisiana for further training and his assignment to a ship. From New Orleans he went to Orange, Texas to board the USS William D. Porter as an Electrician's Mate 3rd Class. The USS William D. Porter participated in escorting President Roosevelt to Allied conferences in Africa and the Middle East as well as campaigns in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, the Philippines, and finally at Okinawa supporting the invasion there. On June 10, 1945 the USS William D. Porter was struck by a Japanese kamikaze plane and sank off the coast of Okinawa. Buford, along with the rest of the crew, was successfully rescued and returned to the United States.
- Date Created:
- 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Letter from Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, to Commadore H. H. Bell refusing to accept his resignation, July 30, 1863.
- Date Created:
- 1863-07-30T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Halifax British B (bomber), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Ambassador British transport, July 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-07-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Fresco Russian fighter, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- S-1 class Russian SS (submarine), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- LSM US medium landing ship, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Seafire 47 British F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Fiji class, British. CL (light cruiser), November 1, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Nachi class, Japanese CA (heavy cruiser), January 15, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-01-15T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PBY-5 Catalina flying boat, US Navy-P/B, June 30, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Abdiel class British light minelayer (warship), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P5M Marlin USN patrol bomber, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-50 Superfortress, US bomber, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Donald Johnson served in the Navy during WW II. He traveled mostly aboard a luxury ship that had been remodeled into a Navy ship. Johnson's crew traveled throughout the Pacific to Australia, Guam, and the Philippines. Johnson experienced combat three times while in the Pacific and also discussed his experience with Japanese Kamikazes.
- Date Created:
- 2007-05-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- FD-1 Phantom US Navy fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P-47 Thunderbolt US Army fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- IL-4 Russian bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PBM Mariner patrol, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Midway class, US CVB (large aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Midayway class, US CVB (large aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Saian class, US CVL (large aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US Passenger, 2 stack, June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PB2Y Coronado US patrol bomber, circa 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Saratoga-CV 3 (aircraft carrier), US CV, April 8, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Gannett British anti-submarine attack, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F2H Banshee US fighter, September 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F9F-6 Cougar US fighter, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P5M-2 Marlin US patrol, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Fay Orvis was a soldier during World War II in the United States Navy. He worked as a minesweeper during his time in the service and spent time in Okinawa and Saipan. His account describes different duties performed on the minesweeper and onshore in California and on various islands, as well as incidents involving kamikaze attacks and mine explosions.
- Date Created:
- 2008-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- George Steele was drafted into the Navy in 1943. He had previously gone to a technical high school and was able to continue such aviation and mechanical training while in the Navy. George spent most of his service in Guam after the Japanese invasion. He was there for about two years while the Navy was giving technical support to the Marines. After his time in the service George became a draftsman at an architecture firm.
- Date Created:
- 2007-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Illustrious British CV (aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- ME-262 Russian fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- South Dakota class, US BB (battleship), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS Woodford AK attack transport, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Brooklyn class, US CL 48 (light cruiser), November 1, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F4U-4 Corsair carrier-capable fighter aircraft, US Navy SSF, November 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- North Carolina class, US BB (battleship), April 20, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-04-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- S2F A/S US attack, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Des Moines, US CA (heavy cruiser), September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sea Hawk British RN (Royal Navy) fighter, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Swift British RAF fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Steve Wendt served in the US Navy between 1968 and 1972. He did a tour in Vietnam as an engine mechanic working on river craft on the Mekong River. He went on numerous patrols and saw combat on a regular basis. His unit went into Cambodia on a number of occasions, and helped to escort Vietnamese refugees from Cambodia back into Vietnam.
- Date Created:
- 2010-05-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Beaufighter British, F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Firebrand British NA TF (torpedo fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- County British cruiser, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Maasz class (Type 34 ex-German), Russian DD (destroyer), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- MIG-15 Russian jet fighter, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Type 27 Russian bomber, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- P-82 Twin Mustang US Army fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F-82 Twin Mustang USAF fighter, August 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- XB-46 US Air Force bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-29 Super Fortress, US Army bomber, 141 feet 3 inches, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F4U Corsair US Navy fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Essex class, US CV (aircraft carrier), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sea Otter, British Fleet, Air Arm R, May 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sea Otter British amphibian aircraft. It was the last biplane flying boat to be designed by Supermarine.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Le Fantasque, French DD destroyer), June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Richelieu, French BB (battleship), June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Bagley class, US DD (destroyer), Ralph Talbot-DD 390, April 2, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-57 Canberra, US bomber, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS MT. Mc Kinley, US AGC (amphibious flagship), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Worcester class, US CL (light cruiser), September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Thomas Michael Ross was born in Holland, Michigan in 1954. He attended Zeeland High School, and served in the United States Navy between 1975 and 1979. One of his assignments was on a nuclear supply ship as sub tender aboard USS Fulton AS11.
- Date Created:
- 2007-02-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Krasnykrim Russian CL (light cruiser), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-36 USAF bomber, September 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-69 Constellation transport, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- TBM Avenger US Navy torpedo bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Dido class, British-CL (light cruiser), HMS Sirius-CL 53, April 10, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Passenger Liner, modern, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Whirlwind British heavy fighter. Royal Air Force's first single-seat, twin-engine cannon armed fighter.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- AJ US attack, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- DDR, , US radar picket destroyer, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- David Cheeseman, of Martin, Michigan served in the Navy for 22 years, rising in ranks throughout his enlistment to become a Chief Officer. He enlisted in 1964, during the beginning of the Vietnam conflict. David trained as an aviation anti-submarine warfare technician in Memphis and spent his first four years in the Navy stationed at the Commander Fleet Air of San Diego. After reenlisting in 1968 with the rank of a Third Class Petty Officer, David spent time in Japan before returning to San Diego as a First Class Petty Officer and completed a tour from 1971-1975 in which he served as a mechanics repair shop supervisor. After being deployed to Bermuda, Spain, and Iceland, David returned to Memphis to spend his last four years in the Navy as an AVA course supervisor. By this time, he had earned the rank of Senior Chief. David shares extensive insights on racial relations in the south, anti-warfare sentiments on the west coast throughout the 1960's, and the integration of women in the Navy in the 1970's.
- Date Created:
- 2011-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Sunderland British R (resister), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- King George V British BB (battleship), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Richelieu (Jean Bart) French BB (battleship), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- AM-1 Mauler US Navy attack aircraft, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F7U Cutlass USN fighter, December 1, 1949.
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Spitfire 21 British F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Vampire British F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Leander class, British-CL (light cruiser)-HMS Orion-CL 21, April 10, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US LST-landing ship tank with deck load, June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US-CVE (escort carrier), Casablanca class, USS Coral Sea-CVE-57, October 6, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-10-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Vulcan British RAF bomber, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- R6D Liftmaster, US transport, September 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Javelin British RAF fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Brigand British TF (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Lincoln British B (bomber), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries