The Reminiscences of Cdr. Norman H. Meyer, USN (Ret.): 1913-2006

This memoir is notable because it contains the recollections of one of the few white naval officers who commanded warships with African American crews in World War II. Meyer graduated from the Naval Academy in 1935 after having served during part of his first—class year as the five—striper in command of the entire regiment of midshipmen. After graduation he served two years at sea in the aircraft carrier Lexington (CV—2) and destroyer Barry (DD—248) before his temporary appointment was revo...