Interview Video Of My Grandfather Sharing His World War II Experiences As A Landing Craft Coxswain

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Please note that this list is a work in progress. It was last updated on March 9th, 2007.

Captain J.W. Whitfiled - Captain J.W. Whitfield left an impression on the crews of the USS Harry Lee and the USS Calvert during World War II. Here are my grandfather's recollections of Captain Whitfield.
Captain Edward J. Sweeney - Captain Edward J. Sweeney left an impression on the crew of the USS Calvert during World War II. He was well-liked by his men. Here are my grandfather's recollections of Captain Sweeney.
Cracking The Captain's Gig - Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a brand new Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of nurses, and you have the makings for a great story.
Out of Gas, Sort of ... - Sterling smart-mouths an officer but avoids getting written up.
Crossing The Line - Sterling shares his experience "Crossing The Line" (i.e., crossing the Equator and International Date Line) while aboard the USS Calvert enroute to the invasion of Makin.
Sterling Tosses the Chaplain's Boots Overboard - Sterling shares his story of throwing the USS Calvert's Chaplain's boots overboard.
Daily Life Aboard The USS Calvert - Sterling shares his experience aboard the USS Calvert during World War II as a member of the 2nd Deck Division.
German-and-Japanese-Prisoners-of-War - The USS Calvert carried German and Japanese prisoners of war back to the United States during World War II. Here is my grandfather's recollection of the German and Japanese prisoners aboard the ship.
Liberty - Sterling shares his liberty experiences in New York, Norfolk, San Diego, San Francisco, and Hawaii.