The Reminiscences of Capt. Walter C. Capron, USCG (Ret.): 1904-1979
Author:   Walter C. Capron, USCG (Ret.) ,  Peter Spectre
Publisher:   Naval Institute Press
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9781682690802


Pages:   394
Publication Date:   02 March 2017
Format:   Hardback
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The Reminiscences of Capt. Walter C. Capron, USCG (Ret.): 1904-1979


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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.

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Author:   Walter C. Capron, USCG (Ret.) ,  Peter Spectre
Publisher:   Naval Institute Press
Imprint:   Naval Institute Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.197kg
ISBN:  

9781682690802


ISBN 10:   1682690806
Pages:   394
Publication Date:   02 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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