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 1 Collection or Record:
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