Biographical:

Everette R. Johnson was born in December 1922.  He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in February 1940 when he was 17 years old.  He called to active duty on May 21, 1941 and served the majority of the War as Chief Quartermaster aboard the U.S.S. Mizar.  He was discharged from the Navy on September 25, 1945.  After leaving the navy, Mr. Johnson worked at the Chevrolet truck body stamping plant in Indianapolis for thirty-five years and retired as Resident Engineer.

Scope and Content Note:

The collection consists of a three ring binder of photographs and typed descriptions of Johnson's Navy experiences during World War II, and the history of the ship, U.S.S. Mizar before, during, and after the War.

Item Listing:

World War II Navy Memoir by Everette R. Johnson

Photocopying Policy:

Manuscript materials CANNOT be photocopied or digitized in their entirety. Photocopies and/or digital images cannot exceed 25% of a collection or a folder within a collection. In some cases, photocopying may not be permitted due to the condition of the item. Check with a Manuscript Librarian for other options.