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Title |
Charley Pea talks about his naval service in World War II-- seeing Pearl Harbor after the attack and surviving the sinking of the USS Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea. 1941 |
Scope & Content |
Newspaper article and informal interview was by reporter Del Cryer of The Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) while on a fishing trip to the area. Included is a brief mention of stopping at Little Bohemia. |
Date |
7/7/1975 |
Media Link |
Click here to read about Charlie Pea's naval experience. |
Source |
Collected or Produced by Staff |
Collection |
Military Service |
Catalog Number |
2023.001.077 |
Object Name |
Clipping, Newspaper |
Search Terms |
1940s 1970s Military Military service Navy Ship World War II Pearl Harbor Battle of the Coral Sea Lexington USS Lexington Fish Hatchery Pea Patch Pea Patch Saloon Pea Patch Resort Little Bohemia Smoking |
People |
Wanatka, Emil Jr. Pea, Charley |
Subjects |
Military service War War casualties Naval warfare Pipes (Smoking) |