Copy of oral history typescript of ADM Thomas H. Moorer by Naval Institute.

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Copy of oral history typescript of ADM Thomas H. Moorer by Naval Institute.

Topics include USNA days, flight training, WWII service in SW Pacific, post WWII service in CNO's Office; USS MIDWAY, Naval War College education; CO USS SALISBURY SOUND: ASST CON (War Gaming); CO, carrier division Six; co 7th Fleet; CIC, Pacific Fleet; CNO; Chairman, JCS.

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