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Re: Richard Olney
Posted by: Bruce Birdsey ()
Date: October 27, 2020 05:01PM

My father Herbert Birdsey was purser on the Richard Olney. Badly burned in the explosion, but recovered. I've written a narrative of his war experience taken from his diary, letters and other sources -- will gladly send it to anyone who's interested. Would also like info that you have.

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