Your author joined the US Navy on 29 Sep 51. (Age 17).
Following boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to the USS Helena CA-75.
Early in 1952 at age 18, he was the property of the 5th Division. Prior to deployment to the Korean War Zone, he was assigned to "K" (king) Division, the Radar Gang.
Released in May 1955 as a RD2 (Radar Operator)
A very young sailor, in a far away place, a long time ago. |
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