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Alair, Gene Loss of the USS Astoria (CA-34)
Gene Alair was in the South Pacific for many months. He was on a Transport Division Commander's Staff, CTD8.
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Alair, Gene Pearl Harbor Attack
Gene Alair did not find Navy life difficult. He really enjoyed it. After recieving his commission, he was assigned to the USS Astoria (CA-34).
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Alair, Gene Post War Recruiting Duty
Gene Alair received some schooling at government expense back when he was married.
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Alair, Gene Prewar Life
Gene Alair was born in February 1920 in Fargo, North Dakota. His mother was in the entertainment business, so they moved quite a lot.
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Alair, Gene Saipan
Gene Alair was aboard the USS Astoria (CA-34) during the battle of Guadalcanal.
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Alair, Gene South Sea Islands
Gene Alair went in and out of Guadalcanal many times. Nothing really stands out to him about it other than he lost a lot of acquaintances.
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Alair, Gene Thoughts on the War
Gene Alair's most memorable experience of the war was being back on board the USS Astoria (CA-34), below decks inspecting the ship after it ha
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Alaniz, George Critically Wounded and Evacuated from Attu
George Alaniz landed on the beach at Attu.
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Alaniz, George Enlistment to Attu
George Alaniz is from New Mexico. He was there when the draft started, and he decided to volunteer for the Army for one year.
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Alaniz, George Having Fun in Dallas
[Annotator's Note: After being wounded, George Alaniz was sent to Gainesville, Texas to recuperate.] Alaniz was assigned to a company there an
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Alaniz, George Hospitals Back Home
[Annotator's Note: George Alaniz arrived in San Diego, California after being severely wounded on Attu Island, Alaska.] There was a big celebr
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Alaniz, George Landing on Attu
George Alaniz landed on the beach at Attu.