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VETERANS REMEMBER

Korean War   Keith Larson

Keith Larson
Keith Larson joined the Navy shortly after graduating from high school in 1948. Due to lack of military funding, he was discharged from the Navy in early 1950, only to be recalled in July following the start of the Korean Conflict. He was assigned to LST (Landing Ship - Tank) 1077 which arrived off the Korean coast in December 1950. His ship participated in numerous operations for the next 18 months.

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> Interview 1 (Audio)
Larson’s youth during WW II and early service in Navy

> Interview 2 (Audio)
Service with U.S. Navy off coast of Korea on an LST

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