James W. Davis Oral History Interview, March 7, 1980

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James W. Davis Oral History Interview, March 7, 1980

March 7, 1980

http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/OH0059/

Rear Admiral Davis describes his background in eastern N. C., education at the U.S. Naval Academy, and pre-W.W. II duty aboard battleships and submarines. Details are provided for his experiences as a submarine commander in the South Pacific during World War II. Among the post war topics discussed are high level decisions with regard to Cuba and Guantanamo while assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and service in Vietnam.

0.005 Cubic Feet; 1 audiocassette, 1.5 hours, 30 pages

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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