William H. Ashford Oral History Interview, 1978-1983

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William H. Ashford Oral History Interview, 1978-1983

December 7, 1978; January 16, 1979; July 3, 1979; July 12, 1979; January 23, 1980; February 27, 1980; September 10, 1980; January 21, 1981; February 25, 1981; May 25, 1983

http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/OH0055/

Rear Admiral Ashford discusses his background in Georgia, experiences at the U.S. Naval Academy, flight training, experiences as a naval aviator after 1929, duty in the Canal Zone, reminiscences as aide and flag lieutenant to Admiral W. F. Halsey prior to and during W.W. II, command of the Naval Air Station-Patuxent, responsibilities while stationed in D.C., and experiences as commander of the MIDWAY.

0.08 Cubic Feet; 16 audiocassettes, 19 hours, 309 pages

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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