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- Sea Fury 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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- Doria class Italian 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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- B-36, B-29 US Air Force bombers, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-119/R4Q packet USAF/USN transport, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Cleveland class, US 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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- 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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- Buckley US destroyer escort, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US LSD Landing ship dock, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US Navy SO, OS2U Kingfisher, November 15, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- British RAF H/B (heavy bomber), Halifax, November 15, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F3H Demon US fighter, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- B-57 Canberra, US bomber, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- John Barwacz was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1921 and enlisted in the Navy on August 18, 1942. John went through basic training at Great Lakes Naval Academy in Chicago, Illinois and then had advanced engineer training at the University of Kansas. While in the Navy, John worked on the destroyer USS Hull as an engineer in the boiler room, as a lookout, and also handled guns on deck. Later took fire control training and served on an attack transport ship. He traveled all over the Pacific to the Aleutian Islands, Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Hawaii, Okinawa, and Japan. John was discharged on December 24, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 2008-09-22T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Colin Williams was born June 9, 1927 and decided to enlist into the Navy due to the expectation that men his age served their country and because his brothers had also served. He was sent to Great Lakes, Illinois for boot camp where he learned a good deal of discipline. After boot camp, he was sent west to get aboard the USS Charles Carroll where he then made fourteen voyages across the Pacific Ocean. Colin traveled to Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Eniwetok Island, Ulithi Island, Philippines, Japan, China, Guam, and Manus during his time in the service.
- Date Created:
- 2005-04-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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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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- Halifax British RAF bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Colony class 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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- Alacrity British PG (patrol vessel) modified "Black Swan" class, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- MIG-7 Russian fighter, September 1, 1948.
- Date Created:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- IL-12 Russian transport, September 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- LA-9 Russian fighter, December 1, 1949.
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Wichita, US CA (heavy cruiser), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- German bomber fighter, ME (Messerschmitt) 109F, July 2, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-07-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- EMILE Bertin, French CL (light cruiser), June 15, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Benson Livermore classes, US DD (destroyer), May 1, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Albert Larsen served in the Navy during WW II as a diesel mechanic for a mine sweeping ship (YMS 231). He served from 1942 to 1945 and reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer 1st class. His training took place in both Michigan and on the east coast, and his time overseas was spent in England and along the coast of France. His interview includes descriptions of his life during training and his time on the open water. The major operation mentioned in the interview took place during D-Day off the Omaha landing site. His re-counting includes details about the mines, enemy fire, types of ships, operational tactics, and the damage sustained by his and other ships. He discusses his down time in the US, England and France.
- Date Created:
- 2007-07-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Earl Freeman was living in Phillips, Maine when he enlisted into the Navy. He was greatly influenced by the military experience of all five of his brothers. After waiting for his ship in San Diego, Earl was sent to Guam for more training. From Guam, he was sent to Vietnam to serve in many capacities on the riverboats. The majority of his time was spent in the Mekong Delta. He saw a good deal of combat, and his unit received multiple citations.
- Date Created:
- 2005-05-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Gene Van Zee was born on April 1, 1929 in Pella, Iowa. He graduated from high school in 1947 and went to Calvin College for pre-medical school then went to the University of Iowa for medical school. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves and was stationed at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Florida taking care of personnel and the family members of those personnel. After a year at Pensacola he reenlisted and was assigned to Naval Air Station Atsugi near Yokohama, Japan. He treated American personnel there and their family members then returned to the United States and was discharged in 1958.
- Date Created:
- 2015-04-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Leander British cruiser, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PE 2, 3 Russian fighter-bomber, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- AS US submarine tender, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-47 Skytrooper, US Army C, May 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Spitfire 21 British aircraft, December 20, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-12-20T00:00:00Z
- 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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- SO-4050 Vautour French fighter, March 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- MD 452 Mystere IV French fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- PBY Catalina US Navy patrol aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-124 Globemaster II cargo/transport, January 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS Oriskany, essex class, CV34 converted, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Saipan 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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- Passenger liner, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Dido class, British CL (light cruiser), April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F-84F Thunderstreak US fighter, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F3H Demon US fighter, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- YC-130 US cargo, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- L-13 US liaison, March 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Des Moines class, US CA (heavy cruiser), September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Subchaser US PCS (patrol vessel, submarine chaser), April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- James H. Childress enlisted in the Navy in October 1943. He trained in Spokane, Washington, Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois (for Quartermaster School), and and Little Creek, Virginia for amphibious training. He joined a Landing Ship, Medium crew in Houston, Texas and trained with them before sailing out into the South Pacific. He took part in the invasion of Iwo Jima and after that the invasion of Okinawa where he survived the sinking of his ship. He was sent home later that summer and was home during the dropping of the atomic bombs and Japan's subsequent surrender on August 15, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 2015-04-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Alaska class US CB battle cruiser, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- F6F Hellcat, US Navy SSF, July 25, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-46 Commando US Army C transport aircraft, May 10, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Viscount British RAF transport, March 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-131A Samaritan, US cargo/transport, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Gato Class GAT US Submarine (SS).
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Don Bennett was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 1925. He attended Albion College for one semester, then enlisted in the Navy, and became a submariner. He served on five patrols, one in the Kurile Islands, three near the Yellow Sea, and a final one north of Tokyo. During this time they sunk forty-two enemy ships. He was discharged on December 18th, 1945. After the war, he finished school at Albion College.
- Date Created:
- 2005-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Morris Gooch was born in Monroe, Michigan in 1951. He enlisted in the Navy during the American war with Vietnam because he felt that it was the patriotic thing to do. While in the service, Morris worked as a torpedo man traveling to South Carolina, Spain, Hawaii, and Guam. Morris remained in the Navy for 13 years and ended up as a Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program Instructor. After his time in the service, Morris began working as a field engineer for a company that dealt with submarine construction.
- Date Created:
- 2008-06-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- P-80 Shooting Star US Army fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- 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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- German bomber fighter, ME 110, June 30, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- L-13, US liaison, November 1, 1951.
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS Cabot, Independence class, US CVL (small aircraft carrier), September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Bill Heintzelman enlisted in 1961 and trained as a radioman in the Navy. He was stationed at the Panama Canal during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he patrolled aboard ships and along the canal. When Heintzelman went back into the Navy after a ten year gap between his first and second term of service, he worked as a journalist at several stations around the world.
- Date Created:
- 2008-08-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- George Oosterbaan was born on May 17, 1926 in Ellsworth, Michigan. In 1942 (or 1943) he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and in May 1944 he enlisted in the Navy. He received basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois then went to Camp Bradford, Virginia for Amphibious Training. He went to Jeffersonville, Indiana and joined the crew of LST 720 and sailed to the Gulf of Mexico for the ship's shakedown cruise. In late 1944 they sailed to the Pacific Theatre and operated around the New Hebrides until sailing to the Philippines in 1945. He took part in the Battle of Lingayen Gulf in January 1945 and supply operations around the Philippines until the surrender of Japan in August 1945. After the war he stayed with crew of LST 720 and sailed around China, Korea, and Japan helping transport liberated Chinese slave laborers and Japanese soldiers back to their home countries. In spring 1946 they sailed for the U.S. and arrived in Bremerton, Washington in May 1946. The ship was decommissioned in June 1946 and he was sent back to Great Lakes Naval Station in late June and got discharged there.
- Date Created:
- 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- P-38J US Air Force fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Richelieu French BB (battleship), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Gangut-Sevastopol class Russian BB (battleship), December 1, 1949 (October 1, 1947).
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- LA-9 Russian fighter, December 1, 1949.
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- P-84 thunderjet fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- XP4M US Navy patrol aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- C-125 raider USAF transport, September 1, 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- L-13 liaison, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Tempest II, British RAF F (fighter), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- USS Pennsylvania, US BB (battleship), May 1, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- FJ-1 Fury US fighter (jet).
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- C-119 (R4Q) Packet, cargo/transport, April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Fletcher class, , US destroyer escort, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Raymond Start was born in 1927 and grew up in Galewood, Michigan. When he turned seventeen he enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was sent to Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois for basic training. From there he was sent to the University of Wisconsin for Radio School and after five months of that he was sent out to California to board a troopship. He was sent to the Philippines where he boarded an attack personnel destroyer in Leyte. They sailed toward Japan with underwater demolition teams, preparing for the invasion of Japan until the atomic bombs were dropped in August 1945. He was sent back to the United States where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier the USS Bougainville. He took a cruise around the Pacific collecting aircraft and officers, and then helped decommission the ship in Tacoma, Washington until July 1946 when he was discharged.
- Date Created:
- 2015-05-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- James Butler served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He evaded earlier tours of Vietnam, by serving on two missions to Antarctica as part of a construction crew. However, he eventually served time in DaNang, Vietnam, once again as a construction member. After his active service, Butler served time in both the United States Naval Reserve and the United States Army Reserve. After failing to secure an officers position in either branch, he joined the United States Coast Guard Reserve. He became a Lieutenant Commander and served until his retirement.
- Date Created:
- 2008-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
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- Carl King was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1924 and served in the Navy during World War II. He was drafted into the Navy upon his request, and attended training at Great Lakes Naval Station. He joined the PT corps and worked as a machinist throughout his time in the service. He spent most of his time in the service in the Pacific theatre, serving in the New Hebrides, Guadalcanal, the Philippines, and Okinawa.
- Date Created:
- 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
- Notes:
- J-21 Swedish fighter, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Chapayev class Russian CL (light cruiser), April 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- PV-2 Harpoon US Navy patrol aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- P2V Neptune US Navy patrol aircraft, October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Des Moines class, US CA (heavy cruiser), December 1, 1949.
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Mitsubishi A6M Zero Japanese long-range fighter aircraft, June 10, 1943.
- Date Created:
- 1943-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- US Cargo-Comp. Super, modern, July 1, 1944.
- Date Created:
- 1944-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Tennessee class, US BB (battleship), April 20, 1945.
- Date Created:
- 1945-04-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Sea Fury British fighter, September 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- F9F-9 Tiger US fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Converted Essex, US CV (aircraft carrier), September 1, 1952.
- Date Created:
- 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- US AO replenishment oiler, April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- SSG, , US guided missile submarine, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- AD-2 Skyraider US attack.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Sumner class, , US destroyer, September 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Attacker British RN (Royal Navy) fighter, April 1, 1953.
- Date Created:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Wyvern British RN (Royal Navy) fighter, September 1, 1954.
- Date Created:
- 1954-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Jay Shook served in the US Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He served in the Pacific Theater in World War II on the USS Bailey, a destroyer, and escorted LSI's and LSG's in to landing zones. During the Korean War, Jay served on the USS Bryce Canyon, a Destroyer class maintenance ship.
- Date Created:
- 2005-06-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
- Notes:
- Buzz Sodeman served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970. After serving for several months as ground crew on a Naval Air Station in California, he was sent to Memphis, Tennessee, to train on ejection seats. From there, he went to San Diego, where he maintained aircraft and trained other personnel on ejection seats. He was sent to Vietnam in 1969, and served his tour at the Naval base at Binh Thuy in the Mekong Delta, where he worked as a parachute rigger. He describes daily life there in some detail, and also discusses some of the physical and psychological issues that he had after his return.
- Date Created:
- 2011-12-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
- Notes:
- York British C (transport), October 1, 1947.
- Date Created:
- 1947-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
