Oral History Interview with Cecil King, {1986-07-28,1986-08-04,1986-08-11,1989-10-23}
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Cecil King. King joined the Navy shortly after graduating from high school in 1934. After training in San Diego, King was assigned to the USS Portland (CA-33). He met President Roosevelt aboard the Portland during a fishing trip. He then volunteered for yeoman duty at the Panama Canal Zone in 1935. While there, he met Admiral John S. McCain. He re-enlisted in 1938 and was assigned to the USS Davis (DD-395). He stayed aboard …
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{1986-07-28,1986-08-04,1986-08-11,1989-10-23}
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King, Cecil
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