The Reminiscences of Capt. Franklin F. Shellenbarger, USMS (Ret.): 1920-2008

This memoir covers Shellenbarger’s service in both the Navy and the merchant marine. He enlisted in the Navy in 1938 and before his enlistment expired in 1941 he was assigned to the old sailing ship USS Constellation, the battleship USS Colorado (BB—45), the destroyer USS Herbert (DD—160), the light cruiser USS Helena (CL—50), and the flag allowance for Commander Battleships Atlantic Fleet. After leaving the naval service, he worked for the Glenn L. Martin Company building aircraft. During ...