Copy of oral history typescript "The Reminiscences of Charles J. Moore, USN, (Ret.)", done by Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

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Copy of oral history typescript "The Reminiscences of Charles J. Moore, USN, (Ret.)", done by Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

Intensive biography with material on early years, childhood, USNA, post academy naval service and cruises, Naval War College, U.S. naval operations in South Pacific during WWII and post war activities including much on ADM R.A. Spruance for whom he was Chief of Staff.

5 v., 1250 p.

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