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» Topic: New book by first PT 59 skipper
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I've just become aware of a new book by Dave Levy, the first skipper of PT 59 at Guadalcanal.

It's titled "Fast Boats and Fast Times: Memories of a PT Boat Skipper in the South Pacific," by David M. Levy and Gerald A. Meehl.



Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Sep 9, 2008 - 8:55pm
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Where can one get it?

Garth



Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Sep 10, 2008 - 8:04am
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Amazon

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Sep 10, 2008 - 12:33pm
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Thanks.



Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Sep 10, 2008 - 3:18pm
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I just ordered it from Barnes & Noble ... The author is a lifelong (mine) friend of our family . My father and he met during the war and continued their friendship until my father died . I still see him on ocasion but was unaware of the book . Can't wait to read it ...... he ia very interesting guy !!



Posted By: boomer2e | Posted on: Sep 11, 2008 - 5:28pm
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It's on ebay, too.



Charlie

Posted By: 29navy | Posted on: Sep 11, 2008 - 5:39pm
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