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- Description: He worked with the Merchant Marines in the transport of supplies throughout the Pacific Theater. He discusses what he was doing before the war, his experiences in working with the Merchant Marines, the various places he visited in the Navy and what happened after the war.
- Text: ...Interview Notes (Length: 0:51:29) Raymond Frederick World War II Veteran: Pacific Theater United States Navy: 05/44 – 02/46 (00:00) Early Years: Born in Kansas during the height of “Oil Boom” Father was an oil field worker, came from a ranch in west Kansas near Greensb...
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- Text: ...in 1946 when the Philippines gained their independence. -General McArthur was within viewing distance nearby. -A local movie theater was intact, so they went to the movies. -Merchant Marines are strict with a one year enlistment. -However because of their Army orders they were now enlisted ...
