Berles, Robert A. (Interview outline and video), 2007

Smither, James (Interviewer)

Robert Berles was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was drafted in 1943 during his sophomore year at Aquinas College. Robert volunteered for a Navy program after receiving his draft notice that would allow him to finish his sophomore year before his time in the service, and also allow him to finish up college afterwards. Robert began officer training at Western Michigan University, where he attended classes all day long and physically trained. He served on a troop transport ship in the Pacific, and his ship was hit by a kamikaze off Luzon, the aftermath of which he describes in detail.

2007-06-28

Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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