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Oral History Interview with Robert Yerger, April 12, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Yerger. Yerger joined the Navy when he finished college in June, 1942 and went into flight training at Grand Prairie, the Corpus Christi. He earned his wings in March 1943 and after instrument training was made an instructor at Beeville. In April, 1945, Yerger was assigned to fly cargo in PBY from Alameda to Hawaii and beyond. He recalls a few anecdotes about Majuro Island and its natives. Yerger took his discharge in 1946. more
Date: April 12, 2003
Creator: Yerger, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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