Memoir, ca. 2000.

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Memoir, ca. 2000.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54426939

Contains a short letter describing Forsberg's military experience. Also contains a newspaper article citing the enlistment of Forsberg and his twin brother in the Navy, with an accompanying photograph. Includes a history of the vessel, the U.S.S. Mullany, that Forsberg served on. The history details the ship's combat recordā‚seeing action at Rabaul, the assault on the Philippines, engaging enemy submarines, and engaging in close combat with coastal batteries. Describes the ship's ever-increasing legend of invincibility. Also describes the kamikaze attack that finally crippled her and ended her war service. Discusses the crew's feelings for the ship and her postwar service record.

1 folder (18 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Forsberg served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942-1945. He achieved the rank of gunner's mate second class. From the description of Memoir, ca. 2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 54426939 ...