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Bosetti, Donald

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: September 17, 1940

Biography

Donald Bosetti, from Fitz Henry, Pennsylvania, served aboard Growler as an engineman second class from 1959 to 1961. While aboard Growler he operated, maintained, and repaired the submarine’s engines. He also maintained Growler’s stills, which supplied the boat with fresh water. After his time on Growler, Bosetti left the Navy and worked for Fairbanks Morse.

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian

Chronology:
May 28, 1958
Start Date of Military Service
March 1959
Start Date of Service Aboard Growler
September 16, 1961
End Date of Service Aboard Growler
End Date of Military Service

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Donald Bosetti Oral History

 Item
Identifier: OHP 116
Scope and Contents Donald Bosetti served aboard Growler as an engineman second class from 1959 to 1961. He began his interview by discussing his decision to join the Navy and his experiences in boot camp. Bosetti recalled his first days in the barracks as well as the ensuing arguments and fights that occurred between the recruits from the North and the recruits from the South. He also noted that, as boot camp came to an end, the recruits were given psychological tests, some of which he described in detail, and...
Dates: September 16, 2016