Title:
Decommissioning of LST-491
Object ID:
2016.139.02
Object Name:
Diary
Scope & Content:
Photocopy of single page from a handwritten diary or memoir of Marion R. Adams RM 1/c aboard LST-491 at the end of WWII. This page chronicles the endeavors of Marion's crewmate Grant Lee (Gunners Mate 2/c) to give a lecture to the new Japanese crew of the ship. After struggling to keep their attention initially, he was challenged to, and won, an armwrestling contest to gain their respect.
"Sonny Jornlin --- 630-273-266(7 or 9)" written on back in pen.
"Sonny Jornlin --- 630-273-266(7 or 9)" written on back in pen.
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Diary Entry on Lecture & Armwrestling
Diary Entry on Lecture & Armwrestling