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Oral History Interview with Thomas Lyons, September 12, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Lyons. Lyons joined the Navy around December of 1942. He served aboard the USS J. Franklin Bell (APA-16) beginning in April of 194. Lyons job aboard was to maintain everything from the superstructure of the ship forward to the bow. He provides vivid details of the Bell, including weaponry and personnel. He describes their first trip through heavy seas from California to Alaska. They participated in the Battle of Attu, land… more
Date: September 12, 2009
Creator: Lyons, Thomas
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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