Oral history interview with Vernon Carlson [sound recording], 2002.

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Oral history interview with Vernon Carlson [sound recording], 2002.

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Vernon Carlson discusses his Cold War service in the Marines, and later enlistment in the Coast Guard. He talks about trying to join the Navy, enlisting in the Marines, basic training at San Diego (California), joining an incentive platoon, and transfer to Hawaii.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 70 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 22 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 70 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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