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Knudson, Robert Health Perils, Shellbacks and Daily Routines
Robert Knudson remembers the shellback ceremony when he crossed the equator as being theatrical and funny.
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Knudson, Robert Leave and Discharge
Leaving Okinawa, Robert Knudson shipped back to San Diego, California in the fall of 1945, then got a 30 day leave.
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Knudson, Robert Okinawa
Robert Knudson was now with the 11th Brigade Headquarters Unit [Annotator's Note: 11th Naval Construction Brigade], another good job, building
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Knudson, Robert Reflections
Robert Knudson's most memorable experience of World War 2 was being part of the Seabees [Annotator's Note: members of naval construction
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Knudson, Robert Seabee Assignment
Robert Knudson wasn't surprised, but was disappointed that his colorblindness disqualified him from being on a ship.
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Knutson, Caroll Becoming an Airman
After he enlisted, Carroll Knutson was evaluated and selected for training as a pilot.
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Knutson, Caroll Bombing Hanover and Bailing Out
Carroll Knutson and his crew were leading the high squadron of a three squadron bombing group.
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Knutson, Caroll Bombing Missions
Carroll Knutson flew his first mission as part of the thousand bomber raid over Berlin.
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Knutson, Caroll Early Life and Joining the USAAF
Carroll Knutson was born in March 1924 in Santa Monica, California.
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Knutson, Caroll Evacuation March Preparations
By the end of January 1945, Carroll Knutson could hear the artillery fire in the distance as the Soviets advanced into Poland near Stalag Luft III
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Knutson, Caroll Liberation and War's End
Carroll Knutson and his fellow POWs [Annotator's Note: prisoners of war] were liberated by Patton [Annotator's Note: US Army Lieutenant G
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Knutson, Caroll Postwar Career
After the war, Carroll Knutson wanted to stay in the Army Air Forces and fly. Simultaneously, he was offered entry into West Point.