Book - Sweeping in Harms Way
2019.4515
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Title
"Sweeping in Harms Way" Diary of Hartford Hale HoldenCreation Date
2009Description
This unbound book or diary called "Sweeping in Harms Way" The World War 2 / WW2 diary of Hartford Hale Holden was annotated and assembled by John Holden, his son, in August 2009. The primary source documents included in this book are photographed from Hartford's original journal. The book tells about the early life of Hartford as background information. Then it talks about his time in the US Navy on a mine sweeper, the ships that he served on, and his adventures during the war. The book covers the time span of his birth, December 11, 1924 to his death in July 30, 2002.Related People and Organizations
Holden, Hartford Hale
Holden, John
Hill, Muriel
St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church