William W. Wendell diaries [manuscript], 1941-1950.

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William W. Wendell diaries [manuscript], 1941-1950.

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Two diaries of a soldier from Oregon who served on the U.S.S. Enterprise during World War II and later. The first diary dates from 1941-1944 and includes details of Wendell's tour of duty in the Pacific; the second diary dates from 1950 and includes description of life at the Treasure Island base in San Francisco and serivce in the Pacific.

.04 cubic feet (2 items in 1 folder)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Enterprise (Aircraft carrier : CV-6)

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USS Enterprise (CV 6) was launched in 1936 and commissioned in 1938. The ship took part in actions in the South and Central Pacific during WWII, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Battle for Leyte Gulf and the Battle at Okinawa. She was decommissioned in 1947. From the description of Papers, 1934-1958. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 755082012 ...

Wendell, William W.

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