Papers, ca. 1943-2002.

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Papers, ca. 1943-2002.

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Contains a letter from Jackson with details of his military service. Includes a short history of the USS Mount Hood, which Jackson served on before it exploded in a horrific accident. Also includes a history of the USS Marcus Island, which he served on for the duration of the war, most notably at Leyte Gulf. Contains a lithograph of the Escort Carrier, USS Marcus Island, and a photocopy of a plaque given to Jackson commemorating his service during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Photograph shows him in military dress.

1 folder : (13 p.)1 photocopied photograph.1 photocopied lithograph.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Jackson, Rodney, 1925-

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Jackson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943-1946. He served on two combat vessels in the Pacific, participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and achieved the rank of SML 3rd class. From the description of Papers, ca. 1943-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52119942 ...