Tennis, Lyle, 1923-

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Tennis (b. September 18, 1923) served with the Navy during World War II and assisted in landings on many Pacific Islands. He received the Navy Cross for his actions on May 4, 1945 when Japanese kamikaze pilots sank his ship.

From the description of Oral history interview with Lyle Tennis [sound recording], 1996. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 56211262

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Amphibious assault ships

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Kamikaze pilots

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World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945

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Wisconsin--Unity

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Japan--Okinawa Island

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Philippines

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Pacific Ocean

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Wisconsin--Racine

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