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Lister, William E.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: December 29, 1924

Biography

Chronology:
January 1942
Start Date of Military Service
October 2, 1945
End Date of Military Service
June 1949
Start Date of Military Service
May/June 1962
Start Date of Service Aboard Growler
June 1964
End Date of Service Aboard Growler
June 6, 1966
End Date of Military Service

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jack Gabler Oral History

 Item
Identifier: OHP 142
Scope and Contents Jack Gabler served aboard Growler as a sonarman third class from 1963 to 1964. He began his interview by stating that he had initially planned to become a veterinarian, however he explained how a turn of events and a chance meeting with a Navy recruiter resulted in him joining the Navy. Gabler then discussed boot camp, which he described as a “real eye awakening moment.” He also recounted his introduction to the submarine service, stating that submarines sailors came to speak with the...
Dates: August 23, 2017

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