Oral History Interview with William S. Emerson, August 21, 2010
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William S. Emerson. Emerson joined the Navy in May 1942. He trained as a Naval Aviation Cadet and learned to fly dive-bombers. Emerson joined VB-19 and was attached to the USS Lexington (CV-16) in 1944. He flew missions over Guam and the Philippines and took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Emerson was shot down during a mission to bomb an airfield on Iwo Jima. He was rescued by a submarine and rejoined his unit on the Lexi…
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Date:
August 21, 2010
Creator:
Emerson, William S.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation