Military Records Donald Lee Stears, USS Chicago
Hi, I've been very unsuccessful with the archives for military records on any information they may have on my father, Donald Lee Stears, who joined the Navy in 1941, at age 17.He was born on 27 Apr 1924, Los Angeles, CA; died 27 Marh 1976, Palo Alto, CA; and married Juanita Stears on 25 Feb 1946, Nevada.During World War II, he was on the USS Chicago that was sunk at sea and rescued by five other cruisers.He was one of the survivors, but would love to have some records from his World War II military experiences, especially the sinking of the USS Chicago.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.Nancy Stears Hensley