The following books make interesting reading for those who want more information
regarding the USS Marblehead, Dr. Wassell, and other topics concerning World War II.

ColliersMagazine An article in Colliers Magazine from 1944 by the same authors that wrote Where Away.

It is an interesting read for anyone wanting a shorter version of the book.

The Ship That WouldNot Sink

An 89 page memoir written by Thomas Earl Owens Memoir, Rm1c.

It is a comprehensive, worthwhile read, and in some of its ‘damage photos’ Earl even takes time to identify his shipmates in action during the post-bombing clean up.

Memories of the USS Marblehead

Read more about Thomas Earl Owens on the Biography page where many crew members have personal bio's.

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  The Story of Dr. Wassell, written by James Hilton, published by Little, Brown and Company.

  Where Away, written by George Sessions Perry and Isabelle Leighton, published by Legends, Inc.

  The Dutch Naval Air Force Against Japan, written by Tom Womack, published by McFarland & Company Publishers.

  A Postal History of the Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees in East Asia During World War Two, written by David Tett, published by BFA Publishing Limited.  A multi-volume set regarding mails and correspondence of the POWs and civilian internees.

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