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Oral history interview with Richard Metzger recorded on 2008 Dec. 8

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Title	Oral history interview with Richard Metzger recorded on 2008 Dec. 8
Description	Interview conducted by Jim Lyko. Richard Metzger enlisted in the United States Navy in August of 1941, but was not accepted because his draft status was such that he was supposed to remain at his job in manufacturing in order to support the war effort. He was determined to join the navy though, and eventually had his draft status changed so that he could enlist. After his midshipman school, and submarine school, Metzger was made part of the crew of the U.S.S. Hake, a submarine that was destined for the Pacific. He served on the Hake until Dec. of 1945. During that time the submarine underwent seven patrols, five of which were successful. The ship was also present for the signing of the treaty that ended WWII in Tokyo Harbor. Metzger describes what patrols consisted of and the memorable occasions when the submarine was bombed by Japanese planes and ships during the interview. After the war ended, he returned to New York and joined the naval reserve, which he was commander of during the Korean War. Metzger resigned from the naval reserve in 1957.
Coverage	1943-1946
Date Original	12/08/2008
Digital Format	video/x-ms-wmv
Duration	00:51:30
Contributors	Lyko, Jim
Software	Windows Media Player required for viewing
Access Restrictions and Permissions	No access restrictions. For permission to reproduce contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research at (860) 832-2976
Image Identifier	VHP2008/35
Creator/Owner	Metzger, Richard
War or Conflict	World War, 1939-1945 Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service	United States. Navy
Unit of Service	U.S.S. Hake
Rank	Lt. Commander
Status	Veteran
Subject	World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews United States. Navy -- Submarine forces
Geographic Location	New London (Conn.) Australia Philippines Saipan Japan Pearl Harbor (Hawaii)
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Language	eng
Relation	Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Type of Resource	Moving image
Citation	Richard Metzger Papers. VHP2008/35. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research.
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