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VGNonly

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2. My father

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 22, 2021, 12:30 PM

Jun 2021

spent some time Naval Station Great Lakes, seeing the carriers flying from time to time. He also did training at Case (V-12), General Motors Institute, The Naval Academy, Camp Bradford and Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard. He was an engineer, commissioned Ensign and later LTjg, served on LST 938. Shipped out later in the fall 44 and served until summer of 46.

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Yes, Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #1

My father VGNonly Jun 2021 #2

Mine went through Great Lakes as well Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #3

Is he still with you? VGNonly Jun 2021 #4

No, long since gone Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #5