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Robert Chester describes life aboard the destroyer, USS Ludlow.

Robert Chester recalls seeing the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg fly over the shore at Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Robert Chester recalls his monthly salary in the Navy.

Robert Chester describes his early education in public schools in southern New Jersey.

Robert Chester recalls first boarding the destroyer on which he would spend the duration of his service.

Robert Chester explains the impact of V-J Day or Victory over Japan Day on his ship's mission in the Pacific.

Robert Chester describes the impact of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on him, his family, and his school.

Robert Chester describes the impact of war on Manila, the capital of the Philippines. (ADULT CONTENT WARNING)

Robert Chester explains the difference between destroyers and other military vessels during World War II.

Robert Chester describes his 42-year career in the explosives and chemical industry.

Robert Chester describes the responsibilities of a gunner's mate in the Navy.

Robert Chester recalls his ship narrowly avoiding a Japanese mine on the return trip to the United States after the war.

Robert Chester describes a tense interaction in a Japanese port, as his destroyer convoyed larger military vessels into occupied Japan.

Robert Chester explains the battle situation against Japan in early 1945, when he began training for the Navy.

Robert Chester describes his crew's interaction with crew members of Japanese