William C. Johnston Interview, 2001.

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William C. Johnston Interview, 2001.

In this interview William Johnson discusses his decision to join the Navy; serving three tours of duty in Korea; experiences with mined harbours; taking fire; work as a gunner's mate; service in Long Beach, California; training; life aboard ship; misinformation about casualties and ships damaged that got home to his parents; returning home following discharge; buying first home with GI bill monies; and life following military service. (OH 1959)

1 Cassette tape(s)(55 minutes) Analog Transcript 23 p

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SNAC Resource ID: 8144206

Montana Historical Society Library

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