Robert C. Peniston interview, 2005

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
1 items Transcript (96 pages)
Scope and content:

This interview covers Robert C. Peniston's time aboard the USS Savage, USS Tattnall, USS New Jersey, USS Albany, and the Presidential yacht Williamsburg.

Biographical / historical:

Captain Robert C. Peniston served 10 sea tours on nine ships. He commanded the USS Savage, USS Tattnall, and USS Albany. He was navigator of the Presidential yacht Williamsburg from 1951 to 1952 and served seven shore tours, officer distribution (two tours), Bureau of Naval Personnel (two tours) and was Director of Naval Education Development Staff of Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET).

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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