Oral History Interview with Cecil Dykes, April 8, 2010 transcript

Oral History Interview with Cecil Dykes, April 8, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Cecil Dykes. Dykes volunteered for the Navy in July of 1944. He was trained to become a LCVP crewman on the USS Bosque (APA-135). Dykes traveled to Okinawa and took part in landing troops and ferrying wounded back to the ship. He witnessed several kamikaze attacks. Dykes was aboard the Bosque at Tokyo Bay the day of the surrender and helped land troops from the 1st Cavalry Division for the occupation of Japan. He was discharged 8 June 1946.
Date: April 8, 2010
Creator: Dykes, Cecil
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System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1912 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 32, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1912

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Date: April 8, 1912
Creator: unknown
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The San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 79, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918 (open access)

The San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 79, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1918
Creator: Diehl, Charles S. & Beach, Harrison L.
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San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 99, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1916 (open access)

San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 99, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1916

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Date: April 8, 1916
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The Texas City Star (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 54, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1915 (open access)

The Texas City Star (Texas City, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 54, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1915

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Date: April 8, 1915
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The Fort Hood Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1982 (open access)

The Fort Hood Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 8, 1982

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Date: April 8, 1982
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The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 22, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 8, 1979 (open access)

The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 22, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 8, 1979

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Date: April 8, 1979
Creator: Stevens, Jim
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San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 98, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1911 (open access)

San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 98, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1911

Daily newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1911
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Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1960 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1960

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Date: April 8, 1960
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San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 97, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1919 (open access)

San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 97, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 8, 1919

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Date: April 8, 1919
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Daily State Journal. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 60, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1870 (open access)

Daily State Journal. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 60, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1870

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Date: April 8, 1870
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El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 8, 1919 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, April 8, 1919

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Date: April 8, 1919
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San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 79, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1901 (open access)

San Antonio Daily Light. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 79, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1901

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Date: April 8, 1901
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El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, April 8, 1918 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, April 8, 1918

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Date: April 8, 1918
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
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Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 114, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 114, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918

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Date: April 8, 1918
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El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1911 (open access)

El Paso Morning Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 31, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1911

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Date: April 8, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1966 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1966

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Date: April 8, 1966
Creator: unknown
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Oklahoma Daily Live Stock News. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 305, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1916 (open access)

Oklahoma Daily Live Stock News. (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 305, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1916

Daily livestock newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 8, 1916
Creator: Martineau, W. R.
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Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1922 (open access)

Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 29, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 8, 1922

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Date: April 8, 1922
Creator: Schumacher, Oscar R.
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The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 61, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918 (open access)

The Statesman (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 61, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1918

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Date: April 8, 1918
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The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. XVth Year, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 8, 1899 (open access)

The Houston Daily Post (Houston, Tex.), Vol. XVth Year, No. 4, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 8, 1899

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Date: April 8, 1899
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El Paso Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 27, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1907 (open access)

El Paso Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 27, Ed. 1 Monday, April 8, 1907

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Date: April 8, 1907
Creator: unknown
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Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 156, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 2016 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 156, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 2016

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Date: April 8, 2016
Creator: Trigg, Delania
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Duval County Picture (San Diego, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 8, 1998 (open access)

Duval County Picture (San Diego, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 8, 1998

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Date: April 8, 1998
Creator: Cardenas, Alfredo E.
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