The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War

The Exoneration of Captain McVay (USS Indianapolis)

Episode Summary

In this episode, Bill speaks at the Brevard Veteran's Memorial about his involvement in the exoneration of Captain Charles B. McVay III, USN. McVay had been court-martialed in December 1945 following the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) the prior August. He was exonerated by act of Congress in May 2001.