Oral History Interview with William Brewer, June 16, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Brewer. Brewer joined the Navy in April of 1943. He completed Gunnery School and Radio School. In mid-1944, Brewer was assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47) and later deployed to Hawaii. Beginning in spring of 1945, he served as an Aviation Radioman-Gunner aboard USS Bataan (CVL-29). The task force conducted a series of raids to support the invasion of Okinawa. They participated in the Battle of the East China Sea, and c…
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Date:
June 16, 2003
Duration:
1 hour 28 minutes 41 seconds
Creator:
Brewer, William
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation