The Reminiscences of Vice Adm. George C. Dyer, USN (Ret.): 1898-1987

In the years before and during World War II, Dyer acquired an intimate view of high—level command through his service on the staffs of Admiral James O. Richardson, Ernest J. King, and Richard L. Conolly. And early submariner, Dyer also served in a number of surface ships, including the battleship Arizona (BB—39), heavy cruiser Indianapolis (CA—35) (with Captain Thomas Kinkaid in command), and light cruiser Astoria (CL—90) (which Dyer commanded). As a flag officer, he commanded Cruiser Divis...