The Reminiscences of Vice Adm. John L. McCrea, USN (Ret.): 1891-1990

Even though in his 90s when the interviews were completed, McCrea demonstrated a remarkable memory for details in talking about his naval career. He was a Naval Academy midshipman in 1914 when his ship, the USS Idaho (BB—24), was sold to Greece on the eve of World War I. After graduating in 1915 he served in the USS New York (BB—34) and was present when the German fleet surrendered following the war. In the 1920s and 1930s he matured as a naval officer, serving in a number of destroyers and...