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Subject: [ROOTS-L] ratings & ships

> From: "Anthony Davis" 
> Subject: [ROOTS-L] Military information
>
> Does anyone know if there is a source book available for US Naval Service 
> ratings held by a serviceman during WWII?
  
     I've been looking for ages, found nothing.  Asked lots of navy folk,  very spotty results.  I haven't asked an admiral yet - might help?
  
> Also, where would I begin to search for the military history of a specific 
> ship? The ship in question is the USS BIRGIT.
   ...... http://www.history.navy.mil/


 		
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