Wilbur (Bill) Green Interview

Wilbur (Bill) Green captained a patrol boat in the Aleutians during World War II. They primarily served to rescue downed airmen, and Bill recalls with pleasure how effectively his crew - largely young men raised as fishermen - handled their vessel even in the rough conditions of the North Pacific.

Bill Green, from an interview in 2012

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  Interview - Wilbur (Bill) Green

  Listen to an interview with Bill Green, veteran of the Aleutian Campaign in World War II. Bill captained a patrol boat, and recounts his experiences prior to being stationed in the Aleutians; his time there during the war; and his experiences after the war ended.

  Duration:

  1 hour, 38 minutes, 11 seconds

Bill Green

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Wilbur "Bill" Green captained a patrol boat in WWII and fondly recalls his crew and missions in the Aleutians.