Oral history interview with Thomas S. Butler, 2002.

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Oral history interview with Thomas S. Butler, 2002.

Thomas S. Butler, an Oneida, Tennessee native, discusses his career service in the Navy, including service aboard the USS Tennessee, the attack on Pearl Harbor, service aboard a minesweeper during World War II, work as an aerial navigator, service in the Korean War, and his retirement from the Navy.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 38 p.Military papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

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