Record #:

34630

Author(s):

Heacox, William Gaskins, Jr.

Abstract:

William Gaskins Heacox was an aviation machinist’s mate and carburetor mechanic aboard USS RANGER during the Second World War. Heacox, a Morehead City native, traveled extensively during the Second World War and primarily worked with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft. The carrier RANGER was responsible for aircraft transport and submarine patrols during Heacox’s time on board. Heacox’s diary illustrates both his duties and events which occurred during his shore leave in North Carolina.

Source:

The Researcher (NoCar F 262 C23 R47), Vol. 16 Issue 2, Summer 2000, p21-33, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Home front