Submarine Stories of World War II

by Mary Nida Smith

The book was written to record what the Submarine Veterans of World War II endured. Written for children ten and up. Most of the veterans entered the service

when they were teens and it was their first time away from home.

Nine submarines share their stories.

William Dreher USS Boarfish SS-327

Melvin T. Smith USS Snapper SS-185

Marion Shinn USS Guavina SS-362

James Davidson USS Guitarro SS-363

Wayne Goodenow USS Sea Cat SS-399

Billy Grieves USS Thresher SS-200

Gail Diamond USS Scorpion SS-278

Joseph Blanchett USS Seal SS- 183

Ervin O Schmidt USS Saury SS-189

Included in the book are WWII Submarine patches & battle flags,

submarine memorabilia, statistics, a glossary and photos. A poem by Irma, wife of Wayne Goodenow. They were married for 59 nine years before he rested his oars. He didn't get to see the book in print, he passed away shortly after I received his story.

A limited addition has been published and it is looking for a publisher for an up coming addition.

I still have a few copies. To order one or more send $12.00 each, plus $2.00 each for postage to Mary Nida Smith 162 Stamford Drive, Lakeveiw, AR 72642 Thank you!