Coast Guard
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
De Leon, Leon; De Leon, Reuben R (father/son). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-13T16:30:00
File — Interview-id MBY006190
Interview Description
Leon De Leon (89) talks to his son Reuben R De Leon (40) about his life. Facilitator Subject Log 00:58 Leon talks about being born in Lompoc, CA, but also living in Mexico until he was 7-years-old. 07:50 Leon talks about becoming a signal-man in the Navy. He talks about why he joined the military. 12:30 Leon joined the Merchant Marines and talks about the scariest moment he ever had on a ship. He tells the story about...
Dates:
2010-02-13T16:30:00