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Four months later, with his parents' signed permission,
he joined the United States Navy. That decision would ultimately land him the position of
Musician Second Class aboard the USS North Carolina
as a member of the ship's band while it participated in the bombings of Saipan,
Guam, Palau, Pohnpei, and battles throughout World War II's pivotal Pacific Campaign.
Bugle Boy to Battleship is Lloyd's fascinating account of his two
years at sea, as well as his return to visit the
island of Saipan 70 years later.
Bugle Boy to Battleship includes the actual emails
that also tell the story of the unique relationship between Lloyd and his "tour guide"
--an author living on Saipan--who became inspired by their
correspondence to help Lloyd document his story for this and future
generations.
Read more at www.bestofsaipan.com