Records of the Bureau of Ships, 1940 - 1966. Records Relating to Public Affairs and Congressional Relations, 1940 - 1966. [Publications and Press Release] Rear Admiral Homer N. Wallin's West Coast Trip, July 1952-October 1952.

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Records of the Bureau of Ships, 1940 - 1966. Records Relating to Public Affairs and Congressional Relations, 1940 - 1966. [Publications and Press Release] Rear Admiral Homer N. Wallin's West Coast Trip, July 1952-October 1952.

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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...