Oral History Interview with Nicholas Fedesma, December 5, 2015
Description:
The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Nicholas Fedesma. Fedesma joined the Navy when he was 17 in 1942. After training, he was assigned to Composite Squadron 21 (VC-21) and went aboard USS Marcus Island (CVE-77) in March 1944. He specialized in aviation hydraulics. Fedesma recounts several anecdotes about his experiences aboard the Marcus Island. After he left the Navy in 1848, Fedesma studied mechanical engineering in Chicago on the GI Bill.
Date:
December 5, 2015
Duration:
51 minutes
Creator:
Fedesma, Nicholas
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation