Interviewees
Wesche, III, Frederick
- College/Year:
RC '39
- Links to Oral History Sessions:
Wesche III, Frederick (May 10, 2001)
- Conflict(s):
World War II
- Military Branch & Unit:
Army Air Forces
- Theater(s):
Pacific
- Battle of Guadalcanal: Highest Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
- Battle of Guadalcanal: Quote:
"We did a lot of our bombing... at night for the very reason that I mentioned, the Japanese never did develop an efficient night fighter."
Description:
Mr. Wesche piloted B-17s in anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic and on bombing raids in the PTO during World War II.