Hiles, Charles C.
Hiles (1896-1979), a career naval officer, served from 1914-1947 and retired with the rank of lieutenant commander. While serving in China as a naval paymaster from 1930-1932, he began the study of cryptography under Captain Laurance F. Safford. Hiles was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941. After his retirement he devoted his energies to researching and writing about the events leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack and U.S. entry into World War II.
From the description of Papers, 1871-1975 (bulk 1929-1979). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31967598
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | Kimmel, Husband Edward, 1882-1968. Husband Edward Kimmel Papers, 1907-1999. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Laurance F. Safford papers, 1941-1967 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Barnes, Harry Elmer, 1889-1968. Papers, 1887-1977 (bulk 1920-1968). | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Hiles, Charles C. Papers, 1871-1975 (bulk 1929-1979). | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| referencedIn | Safford, Laurance F. Laurance F. Safford papers, 1941-1967. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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| Shanghai (China) |
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| Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
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