Finally remembered to ask Tom for his service dates.
U. S. Navy, Storekeeper First Class, reserve 1951-1953, active 1953-1955, reserve 1955-1959. Number 3390613.
Served aboard the USS Piedmont, AD-13, Destroyer Tender (flagship -- great food!) Cruised to Sasebo, Japan and served reserve time out of Alameda Naval Air Station.
Gained MBA on GI Bill and managed stores in Marin County, CA for Longs Drugs Stores until retirement.
Margi