212. Bob Persichitti
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Bob Persechetti was a radio operator on the USS El Dorado during the Second World War. He was present at Okinawa and the invasion of Iwo Jima. James Holland interviews him as part of our Thanksgiving Specials.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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