Sprauge, Thomas, Captain
Person
Biography
Captain Thomas L. Sprague was the Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11) from August 16, 1943 to March 28, 1944.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 1, September 18, 1943
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19430918.pdf
Dates:
September 18, 1943
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 3, October 27, 1943
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431027.pdf
Dates:
October 27, 1943
Intrepid Then, Now, Forever: Volume 1 Number 4, December 25, 1943
Digital Collection
Identifier: 19431225.pdf
Dates:
December 25, 1943
Joseph Barry Oral History
Item
Identifier: OHP 013
Scope and Contents
Joseph Barry served aboard Intrepid as a radioman during World War II. Barry began his interview by recalling the early years of his life. He then discussed how he learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor and his decision to join the Navy. Barry next recounted becoming a radioman, seeing Intrepid for the first time, and working in the radio shack. He described the radio shack, stated the number of men that worked in that space, and explained the job they performed. Barry also noted that the...
Dates:
August 17, 2013
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