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Gary Leib - Korean War

Gary Leib enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948, and after a succession of training schools and other postings, was assigned to the USS Boxer, an Essex class aircraft carrier, on the eve of the Korean War. The Boxer arrived in the waters off Korea in September, 1950, returned stateside in November, then sailed back to Korea in March, 1951. Among the many incidents he recalls, Leib describes his critical role in fighting a devastating fire that ravaged the Boxer in August, 1952.

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Night Crash on Boxer

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Interview Session 01 (Audio)

Sailor on the USS Boxer, fleet aircraft carrier; Induction, training & early months off Korea

Interview Session 02 (Audio)

Sailor on the USS Boxer, fleet aircraft carrier; Duty on USS Boxer off coast of N. Korea

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Aviation Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Gary Leib.

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