Last updated: August 31, 2020
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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.
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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