Reminiscences Thomas Andrews Wornham : oral history, 1968.

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Reminiscences Thomas Andrews Wornham : oral history, 1968.

Education, Naval Academy, 1922-1926; early duty assignments, China, Haiti; World War II: Iwo Jima, occupation of Japan; amphibious training; Commanding officer, 1st Marines, Korea, 1951; Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.

Transcript: 127 leaves.Tape: 2 reels.

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