Link, Bernie (Interview outline and video), 2005

Boring, Frank (Interviewer)

Michigan Military Preservation Society (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Bernie Link was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, his older brother enlisted in the Marine Corps and following his graduation in 1943, Link attempted to follow. Apart gaining an enlistment in the Marines, Link went through basic training in San Diego and advanced training at Camp Pendleton, California. Following his training, the Marines assigned Link to the 5th Marine Division. He took part in the assault on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima and received a facial wound at the base of Mount Suribachi on the island.

2005-06-27

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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