Lugten, Harvey (Interview outline and video), 2008

Smither, James (Interviewer)

Byron Area Historic Museum (Byron Center, Mich.)

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Harvey Lugten was born in Holland, Michigan in 1922 and graduated from Holland High School in 1940. Harvey was drafted into the service and had his choice of the Army of the Navy. He chose the latter and went through training at Great Lakes Naval Academy in Chicago. After basic training Harvey went to machinist school and then submarine school for another 6 months. After training he was shipped to Australia where he later boarded the USS 256. Harvey went on three war patrols throughout the Pacific and was later discharged in February of 1946. After his time in the service, he received his masters degree and later became the superintendent for Byron Center schools in Michigan.

2008-10-14

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

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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