Bering Sea Escort: Life Aboard a Coast Guard Cutter in World War II

by Robert Erwin Johnson

This memoir provides a unique look at the Coast Guard during the World War II era. The author recounts the ironies and hazards of life on patrol with warmth, honesty, and wit.

126 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mike Prochot · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Robert Johnson as a sailor on the Coast Guard Cutter Haida from 1941 to 1944, details furnished by ships logs and research in addition to memory and personal letters.

Well written, fast paced little book, filled with stories of life on board as the Haida does her jobs running the gamut from convoy escort to picket duty and humanitarian relief as part of the U.S. Navy's Alaskan Sector.

Easy and interesting read.