Richard B. Sheffield oral history transcription, 2002
Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 295
Richard B. Sheffield oral history transcription, 2002
Scope and Contents
Sheffield, Richard B., 1923-. Family background in Newport; NROTC, Yale University; Destroyer School, Norfolk, Va.; USS Callaghan; Invasion of Saipan, Tinian, Palaus, the Philippines, and Okinawa; Comments on life aboard ship, morale, recreation, duties, general quarters, reaction to battle, ship's captains, typhoon; Attack on the USS Princeton; Sinking of the Callaghan; Rescue and return to the United States; USS Glennon (840); Harvard Law School; Newport community activities.
Dates
- Creation: 2002
Creator
- Sheffield, Richard B. (Person)
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository