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WWII Veteran William R. Meisel Interview

WWII and Korean War Veteran William R. Meisel at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL, May 19th, 2010.

Veteran Meisel served in seven major battles throughout the Pacific. He worked as an explosive building supervisor, a Boatsman’s Mate in the U.S. Navy, an occupation force in Japan, and joined the U.S. Coast Guard as a Chief Petty Officer in 1948. He retired from the Coast Guard in June 1965. His grandson is currently on his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Veteran Meisel shares his love for the military, his country and his community in this interview.

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Mr. Meisel passed away on October 26, 2013. VIEW his obituary. 

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WWII Veteran William R. Meisel

WWII and Korean War Veteran William R. Meisel at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL, May 19th, 2010. Veteran Meisel served in...

WWII Veteran William R. Meisel Interview

Interview with WWII and Korean War Veteran William R. Meisel at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL, May 19th, 2010. Veteran Meisel served in seven major battles throughout the Pacific and recalls some of his more memorable experiences. His grandson is currently on his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan and is due to come home at the end of June 2010. Veteran Meisel shares his love for the military, his country and his community in this interview.




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