Oral History Interview with George W. Meyers, May 30, 2012
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George W. Meyers. Meyers worked as a welder and on an oil rig prior to joining the Navy just after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Meyers was eventually assigned to a naval construction battalion and recalls assembling massive oil tanks, a hospital and a radar installation in the Solomon Islands. He also shares anecdotes about welding pontoons together at the Admiralty Islands. Meyers was discharged in November, 1945.
Date:
May 30, 2012
Creator:
Meyers, George W.
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation