Papers, 1942-1968.

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Papers, 1942-1968.

Certificates, newspaper clippings, and military papers related to the Merchant Marines (part of the Maritime Service and the Coast Guard) service of the Two Rivers, Wis. native who served aboard U.S.A.T. James Parker during World War II.

0.1 linear ft. (4 folders and 1 oversized folder)

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United States Maritime Service

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Schwanchamp, Harry.

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Boettger, Edwin F., 1917-2011.

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Boettger served in the Merchant Marine as an engineer during World War II, and he survived the Roll of Drums and the sinking of a the USAT Oneida. He married Elenor Langeland, raised three children, worked for Cleveland Oil Tankers Inc. and Mirro Aluminum Corp, and settled in his hometown of Two Rivers (Wisconsin). From the description of Oral history interview with Edwin Boettger, [videorecording], 2002. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 764607168 ...

Manitowoc Maritime Museum,

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James Parker (Ship)

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