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The Wartime Diary of Sigismund Koperniak

The personal diary of Sigismund Koperniak, a Navy veteran, detailing his experiences aboard the destroyer USS Spence during World War II. Launching of the Spence and sea trials off Portland, Maine, January, 1943; shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, February, 1943; escort duty in the Atlantic and Caribbean, March, 1943; convoy duty in the Casablanca, French Morocco, area, April-May, 1943; passage through the Panama Canal, June, 1943; escort duty for the carriers Princeton and Belleau Wood … more

Date: 2002

Creator: Koperniak, Sigismund

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of North Texas

Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993

Interview with George Gowen, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer Chevalier during the Battle of Vella Lavella in January 1943 in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and his naval career after World War II.

Date: May 3, 1993

Creator: Byrd, Richard & Gowen, George

Item Type: Text

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with John C. ("Jack") Fitch, March 19, 1995

Fitch begins with a summary of the naval career of his father, Admiral Aubrey Fitch. Fitch joined the Navy in early 1942. He was assigned to the USS Wasp (CV-7) just before it sank, then to the USS Hornet (CV-8) just before it sank. He was finally assigned to CASU-3 and sent to Guadalcanal. He reflects on what it was like for him in the service while having a high-ranking father. In April, 1943, Fitch transferred aboard the USS Nicholas (DD-449). Fitch shares several anecdotes of his experience… more

Date: March 19, 1995

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Fitch, John C.