Donald E. Marten Collection

Biographical Information

Gender

Male

Race

White

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War or Conflict

Korean War, 1950-1953

Military Status

Veteran

Dates of Service

1951-1986

Branch of Service

Navy

Unit of Service

USS Pine Island (AV 12)

Location of Service

Great Lakes, Illinois

Highest Rank

Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class

Prisoner of War

No

Service History Note

The veteran served in the Michigan Air National Guard after leaving the Navy, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

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War or Conflict

Other

Military Status

Veteran

Branch of Service

Air Force

Unit of Service

127th CAM Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard

Location of Service

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mt. Clemens, Michigan

Highest Rank

Chief Master Sergeant

Prisoner of War

No

Service History Note

The veteran specialized as an Aircraft Mechanic.

Collection Information
(Not at LOC)

Interviewer:

Richard Peters

Contributor Affiliation/Organization:

Branson Veterans Task Force

Collection #:

AFC/2001/001/28794

Subjects:

Marten, Donald E.

Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal Narratives

United States. Navy.

Other--Personal Narratives

United States. Air Force.

Cite as:

Donald E. Marten Collection
(AFC/2001/001/28794), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Non-LC Repository Location:

Branson Veterans Task Force