Oral history interview with William F. Pleasants, 1997 February 21.

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Oral history interview with William F. Pleasants, 1997 February 21.

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Interview with William F. Pleasants, a Navy veteran (Patrol-Torpedo Boat Squadron 22), concerning his experiences in the Mediterranean Theater during World War II. Assignment as executive officer for PT-309, PT Squadron 22, at Bastia, Corsica, 1944; interception of and engagements with German barge traffic along the western coast of Italy and the southern coast of France, 1944-45; encounters with German "F-lighter" armed barges; invasion of southern France, November, 1944; engagements with German shore batteries; participation in commando landings; capture of Italian MAS torpedo boats. Appendix includes a memoir titled "Oh Frankie" which includes photocopies of photos, "Certificate of Satisfactory Service," and a commendation for saving the life a of fellow serviceman (twenty-seven leaves).

25, [28] leaves : facsims. ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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