Memoir, ca. 2000.

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Memoir, ca. 2000.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52439591

Contains a memoir of Hawkins's military experiences. He describes his ship, U.S.S. Enterprise, and presentsa chronology of his service and battles. He was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked by the Japanese, and he discusses the support he received from his family. He describes the fighting at Peleliu. The photographs show Hawkins with fellow veterans at later reunions.

3 original photographs.2 photocopied newspaper articles.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Hawkins, David Henry, 1921-

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Hawkins served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1940 to 1946. He was a gunner on an aircraft carrier and participated in ground assaults. He achieved the rank of platoon sergeant. From the description of Memoir, ca. 2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52439591 Hawkins was a resident of Provo, Utah, at the time of the interview. He served with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. From the description of Interview, 1999. (Brigham Young...