Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, 1875 - 2006. Papers of Vice Admiral Homer N. Wallin, 1941 - 1974

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Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, 1875 - 2006. Papers of Vice Admiral Homer N. Wallin, 1941 - 1974

1941-1974

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3955403

This series consists of reports, correspondence, photographs, memorandums, circulars, bulletins, note cards, design drawings, and journal articles related to ship salvage. This series also contains Homer N. Wallin's manuscript titled "Pearl Harbor: Why, How, Fleet Salvage and Final Appraisal" and written histories of naval vessels.

5 linear feet, 9 linear inches

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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SNAC Resource ID: 11660596

National Archives at College Park

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Wallin, Homer N. (Homer Norman), 1893-1984

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Homer Norman Wallin (December 6, 1893 – March 6, 1984) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy, best known for his salvage of ships sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1941, Captain Wallin became material officer for commander, Battle Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and was serving in that position when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. Aboard the battleship California, he witnessed the destruction that day and remained aboard his ship until she was listing badly from torpedo...