Robert Smith oral history interview, 2005 Sept. 28.

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Robert Smith oral history interview, 2005 Sept. 28.

Oral history interview of USCG veteran Robert Smith, including descriptions of his activities as a seaman, second-class, onboard the USCGC Spencer (WPG-36); his marriage with Donna Ione (23 Apr. 1943), making them the first U.S. Coast Guard marriage; and reminiscences of the end of World War II at Subic Bay, Philippines.

1 sound cassette.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7408238

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Smith, Robert Neil, 1921-

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U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II; of Detroit and Lower Peninsula, Mich. From the description of Robert Smith oral history interview, 2005 Sept. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 388316084 ...

Spencer (Cutter)

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United States. Coast Guard

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Miller, Miles (American architect, 1886-1956)

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Smith, Donna Ione, 1922-

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U.S. Coast Guard SPAR veteran of World War II; of Detroit and Lower Peninsula, Mich. From the description of Donna Ione Smith oral history interview, 2005 Sept. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 404032180 ...