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  • Swimming in the Pacific

  • My Grandfather's Stories from World War II
  • By: Dory Smith
  • Narrated by: Dory Smith
  • Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

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Swimming in the Pacific

By: Dory Smith
Narrated by: Dory Smith
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Summary

Lawrence Bass escaped his burning ship at Guadalcanal, participated in the invasion of Rendova and in retaking the Philippines, dropped off Marines at Iwo Jima, and watched as they raised the flag on Suribachi. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1940 and helped to make history over the next six years of his enlistment. Then, he told his story.

©2023 Dory Smith (P)2023 Dory Smith

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