World War II diary and related materials, 1942-1946.

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World War II diary and related materials, 1942-1946.

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Edited typed transcript of a diary (1942-1944) kept by a White Bear Lake, Minnesota man while serving with the United States Navy in the South Pacific aboard the cruiser USS Cleveland during World War II. The collection includes Faucher's discharge papers, and a book about the Cleveland, its officers and sailors, and its exploits during World War II.

0.1 cu. ft. (1 box, including 2 v.).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7316602

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Lauglin, David Edward,

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United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas

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Cleveland (Light cruiser : CL-55)

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Foshay, Louis Joseph, 1919-1993.

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Faucher, Louis Joseph, 1919-1993.

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Louis Joseph Faucher was born on October 23, 1919, in Washington County, Minnesota. He worked as a stonemason before entering the military. Faucher was living in White Bear Lake, Minnesota when he enlisted in the United States Navy on March 20, 1941. During his stint in the Navy he served in the South Pacific aboard the light cruiser USS Cleveland, serving on two separate tours to the Pacific. He was honorably discharged as a Boatswain's Mate, Second Class at Philadelphi...