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James Casey Collection

Biographical Information

Name:
James David Casey
Date of Birth:
1923
Place of Birth:
Birmingham, AL
Gender:
Male
Race:
Unspecified

War or Conflict:
World War II, 1939-1946
Status:
Veteran
Dates of Service:
1941-1961
Entrance into Service:
Enlisted
Branch of Service:
Navy
Unit of Service:
USS Idaho (BB 41); USS Spadefish (SS 411); USS Sterlet (SS 392)
Location of Service:
Norfolk, Virginia; Atlantic; Iceland; New London, Connecticut; Pacific Theater
Highest Rank:
Electrician's Mate Second Class
Prisoner of War:
No
Service Related Injury:
No

War or Conflict:
Korean War, 1950-1955
Status:
Veteran
Entrance into Service:
Enlisted
Unit of Service:
USS Gar (SS 206); USS Crevalle (SS 291); USS Bluefish (SS 222); USS Chopper (SS 342)
Location of Service:
Cleveland, Ohio; New London, Connecticut; Atlantic; Key West, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina
Highest Rank:
Electrician's Mate First Class
Prisoner of War:
No
Service Related Injury:
No

War or Conflict:
Cold War Era, 1945-1991
Status:
Veteran
Entrance into Service:
Enlisted
Unit of Service:
USS Threadfin (SS 410)
Location of Service:
Great Lakes, Illinois; Key West, Florida; Mediterranean; Red Sea
Highest Rank:
Chief Electrician
Prisoner of War:
No
Service Related Injury:
No

Collection Information

Type of Resource:
Manuscript: Biography [1 item] --Typewritten document
Donor:
Wanda Marie Casey Bobo
Collection #:
AFC/2001/001/42374
Subjects:
Casey, James
World War II, 1939-1946 -- Personal Narratives
United States. Navy.
Korean War, 1950-1955 -- Personal Narratives

Cold War Era, 1945-1991 -- Personal Narratives
Cite as:
James Casey Collection (AFC/2001/001/42374), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
 
 

 

 

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