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The Reminiscences of Capt. Walter C. Capron, USCG (Ret.) (1904-1979)
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Product Details
Author:
Walter C. Capron, Peter Spectre
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
394
Publisher:
Naval Institute Press (January 15, 2017)
Imprint:
Naval Institute Press
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781682690802
ISBN-10:
1682690806
Weight:
42.08oz
Dimensions:
8.5" x 11"
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PGW
List Price:
$75.00
Country of Origin:
United States
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60
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Overview
Following commissioning from Coast Guard Academy in 1928, served in the USCGD Conyngham (CG-2), USCGC Seneca (CG-17), and Calypso (WPC-104). In 1941 assigned to staff of Transports Commander, Atlantic Fleet and served aboard the transportsUSS Barnett (APA-5), McCawley (APA-4) Henry Lee (APA-10), Mount Vernon (AP-22), and Leonard Wood (APA-12). After U.S. entered World War II, was assigned to staff of Army Engineer Amphibian Command where he commanded CG detachment and directed Army's first school for instructing troops in beach landing craft operations. Also conducted training in beach landings for Amphibious Force, Atlantic. In 1943 served in Spencer on convoy operations between U.S. and Mediterranean, and Caribbean ports. Further duties at 12th Coast Guard District and Deputy Chief of Staff, USCG Headquarters.
