Oral History Interview with John W. Lee, April 5, 2003
Description:
Interview with John W. Lee, a Navy veteran (USS Balao), concerning his experiences aboard the submarine USS Balao in the Pacific Theater during World War II. His youth in San Antonio, Texas; his decision to join the Navy, June, 1942; boot camp, San Diego, California, 1942; assignment to the submarine tender USS Sperry, 1942, and stationing at Brisbane, Australia; his volunteering for submarine duty and assignment to the Balao, September, 1943; general accounts of various war patrols; being dept…
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Date:
April 5, 2003
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & Lee, John W.
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Partner:
UNT Oral History Program