Copy of Oral History typescript entitled "Reminiscences of VADM Raymond E. Peet" done by the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Md. 1978.

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Copy of Oral History typescript entitled "Reminiscences of VADM Raymond E. Peet" done by the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Md. 1978.

This volume contains information on Peet's early years, his service in WWII, his tenure as CO, USS BARTON, Aide to A. Burke, CO USS BAINBRIDGE, National War College education, CO, First Fleet and Director of Defense Security Asst. Agency.

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