Bill Van Wilpe, USS Bassett Sailor Made Heroic Efforts to Save Survivors
Bill Van Wilpe, USS Bassett sailor who went above and beyond to save USS Indianapolis survivors during the rescue. At the risk of his own life, with sharks near by, Bill dove into the ocean swells several times saving many survivors struggling in the water.
Sara Vladic, co-author of Indianapolis, shares more stories about Van Wilpe's heroic efforts in the USS Indy podcast.
Sara Vladic, co-author of Indianapolis, shares more stories about Van Wilpe's heroic efforts in the USS Indy podcast.