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James Russell describes his first major promotion in the telephone business.

James Russell recalls the factors leading to his decision to quit coal mining.

James Russell describes his ship's speedy return to the United States after the war.

James Russell describes the role his ship played off mainland Japan, while American planes flew bombing missions there.

James Russell recalls his interactions with people in the Philippines during the Second World War.

James Russell recalls how the U.S. Navy censored letters written by sailors.

James Russell describes his ship's encounter with a Japanese ship in the Mariana Islands.

James Russell explains how his ship fired phosphorescent shells during night attacks to provide light for American soldiers fighting on the islands.

James Russell recalls how a new captain improved the record of the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls the fighting capability of his ship, the USS John D. Henley.

James Russell recalls how his ship, the USS John D. Henley, sailed up the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to load artillery in preparation for the Pacific war.

James Russell describes his training at sonar school in Key West, Florida.

James Russell recalls how he chose the U.S. Navy and reported for boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.

James Russell explains how he completed high school after returning from war.

James Russell describes how customers would exchange ration cards for cash at his father's service station during World War II.

James Russell describes how he took on many of the responsibilities at his father's service station when he still a kid.