Roy Scribner
WWII | USS Dorsey (DD-117/DMS-1)
It was cold and raining as huge ships pounded the tiny island of Iwo Jima ahead of the landing. Roy Scribner was on the USS Dorsey, a minesweeper. In his diary, he sketched the raising of the flag as well as noting the staggering casualty figures. When the ship broke away from the battle for refueling, the crew nearly met with disaster during the routine task. (This interview made possible with the support of THOMAS J. DOUGLAS, USAF.) (6:26)