Michael E. McDonald, CT2 USN, 1951-1954


I guess some things never change.  In 1951, I entered the Navy at Great
Lakes.  While being screened by the medical people.  I was evaluated by the
Dr's for deficient vision[not news to me].  It was determined that I failed
the Navy eye test.  20/20 right 20/200 left.  Ordinarily I would have been
sent home but the Dr. indicated that because of the wartime
condition[Korea], "If we don't take you, the Army will."!! So I was enlisted
in the Navy under an Army regulation.  The only stipulation was that I could
not stand shipboard watches as a lookout.  Later, in basic training, we were
evaluated and asked what we were interested in.  I indicated that I wanted
to go to Radio School.  I was told that was out of the question. I could go
to something called CT school in San Diego.
So off I went to San Diego.  Upon arriving at NTC San Diego I was directed
to Radio School!!  So I got to attend Radio School after all.  It turned out
well in the end.
 
 
Michael McDonald
Skaggs I 52
Guam 52-54
Skaggs I 54
CT2

K3IVR  [52 years]