Papers, ca. 1943-1986.

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Papers, ca. 1943-1986.

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Contains a short narrative describing one of Anderson's combat experiences wherein his ship was sunk at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and he was afloat at sea for nearly two days. Discusses his relations with other seamen, the challenge he had in maintaining his high moral standards (having just completed service as a missionary for the LDS Church), and his various assignments with the Navy after the war's end. Contains his original discharge certificate and three original photographs (showing himself and his shipmates).

1 folder (8 p.)3 original photographs.1 original military document.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Anderson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943-1945. He achieved the rank of radarman second class. From the description of Papers, ca. 1943-1986. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 54824760 ...