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Joseph F. Murray, Joseph F. Murray
Joseph F. Murray, Joseph F. Murray
Duquesne Veterans’ Oral History Project
Joseph F. Murray [1921-2018] was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. He attended Duquesne University following his service from 1946 to 1949. This is interview 2 of 2.
Daniel R. Cronin, Daniel R. Cronin
Daniel R. Cronin, Daniel R. Cronin
Duquesne Veterans’ Oral History Project
Daniel R. Cronin [1925-2018] was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He attended Duquesne University following his service from 1946 to 1950.