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Marine family writes of life in Sasebo Japan
Mrs Bill White formerly Pat Rundle describes life in Sasebo as a Marine wife in early 1960s Japan. She details housing delays, scarce heat and supplies, language barriers, and adapting with a maid, a propane heater, and a rented furniture kit. Also notes ships, travel, and extended family visit in Des Moines.
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Joseph W. Murrane
Bill White
Marine Corps
White
Pat Rundle
Bayard
A. Barrell
Takako
Navy
Japan
Takakasan
Sears
Debbie