Barker, Albert (Interview outline and video), 2012

Smither, James (Interviewer)

Kentwood Historic Preservation Commission (Kentwood, Mich.)

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Albert Barker was born in 1925 in Stanton, Michigan. Albert grew up on a farm and was doing farm work when he was drafted into the Navy in 1943 and was then sent to Great Lakes, Illinois where he spent eight weeks in basic training. After his training, Albert was sent to the South Pacific where he met up with his PT squadron in New Caledonia. After being in New Caledonia, he was sent to Rendova Island where he patrolled waters against the Japanese. After Rendova, he was sent through the Solomon Islands until he was eventually sent to the Philippines. Albert was sent home from the Philippines and was discharged in Bainbridge, Maryland in 1946.

2012-07-02

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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