Copy of Oral History typescript done by the Naval Institute. 1883-1970.

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Copy of Oral History typescript done by the Naval Institute. 1883-1970.

Recollection of Kent Melhorn, Navy doctor, who served in the Caribbean area, 1911-1916; impact on public health; World Disarmament Conference Physician; Fleet Surgeon & CO, Naval Medical Supply Depot; Account of career of Charles Melhorn, son of Kent Melhorn, during WWII at Guadalcanal, service on staff of ADM Jocko Clark & Sixth Fleet cruise during the 1950s. Retirement as a history professor.

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Clark, J. J. (Joseph James), 1893-1971

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Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN (November 12, 1893 – July 13, 1971) was an admiral in the United States Navy, who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. Born and raised in Oklahoma and a native of the Cherokee Nation, In 1917, he was the first Native American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Clark preferred to be called "J. J." instead of his full name or the nickname "Jocko." Joseph J. Clark was born to William A. and Lillie Berry Clark in Pryor in the Cher...

Melhorn, Charles M.

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Melhorn, Kent.

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