Admiral Willis Lee was a mostly hidden ferocious reformer and worker ant, almost blind from youthful shooting mishap, but nevertheless promoted as Annapolis classmates and others cheated for him.
I had heard of this guy long ago from my Uncle, a flyboy engineer admiral who deeply admired and sought to emulate Admiral Lee.
david fb
He was only 57 when he died. Very young.
1888 to 1945
Great man
Another Drac follower!
I missed an opportunity to meet up with him. I had not looked at the itinerary for his US trip this year, so missed that he would visit the sub and LST in Muskegon. I visited both a few years ago, but would have driven to Muskegon to say “hi” to Drac.
I commented on his channel that I missed the opportunity, He replied he will be visiting Cod (in Cleveland) some day. Cleveland is about the same distance from my home as Muskegon, so I’ll have a second chance.
Steve
Quite an interesting video. Lee is the kind of guy you hope is on the job when trouble arises. I loved the part that he preferred the Washington because the ready room was also the radar room.
Yes! xlnt choices of topic, well written, and wonderfully deeply researched.
david fb