William P. Larimore (Bill), CTT2 USN 1965-1969


After I graduated from high school in 1963 I went to college for 2 years and 
did not like it so I decided to join the Navy.  I went to Great Lakes for Boot Camp 
in the middle of the winter and that was a real treat.  I was lucky to score high 
on my math scores so they told me I would be a CT.  Went to Corry Field in January 
of 1966 and started R school.  I actually hated code so I felt very lucky to be 
picked for T School.  I did well but waited a while for my clearance.  From there 
I went to Sidi Yahia, Morocco for 15 months and Edzell, Scotland for 2 years.  
Great duty!   I loved every minute of being a CT and felt very fortunate to be 
associated with a great group of guys.  My oldest son just retired as a 
Chief in the Navy and I am very proud of him.  I also tell people being in the 
Navy was a defining moment in my life and I will always cherish that time.