Copy of oral history typescript done by the Naval Institute.

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Copy of oral history typescript done by the Naval Institute.

Account of naval career including speciality in the intelligence field & cryptoanalysis before & during WWII. He headed the intelligence unit which broke the code concerning WWII battles of Midway & Coral Sea. Service on staff of WWII BEG, NWC.

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