Embedded Files
Paul Ware
Interviewed by:
Ben Davies and Aaron Duff
Paul Ware 1944
Paul Ware 2011
"Just calmness, the calmness of that big Ocean. No roll no pitch, just a gentle breeze,
nothing else, perfect happiness."
~ Paul Ware
Name:
Paul Ware
Date of Birth / Death :
October 26, 1925 –
December 29, 2014
Branch of Service:
U.S. Navy
Dates of Service:
Oct. 19th 1943- May 1946
Location of Military Service:
Pearl Harbor, Guam
Residence at Time of Interview:
Orleans, MA
Interview Part 2
Interview Part 3
Interview Part 4
Paul Ware's Story
Paul Ware was a dedicated soldier that helped end one of the greatest wars ever fought, World War II. In his story he tells about his training and active duties in the service. As a young man Paul Ware had always been fascinated with radio and aquired a ham radio opreator's licence at a very young age. He also had an interest in flying. Since he knew his chances of getting a job in a depression were bleak he decided to join the military. Formal military training for Paul began in high school where it replaced normal Gym classes. The photo to the right is Paul when he was in high school.
During his time in the air force Paul had many breath taking flying experiences. The planes he flew, however, required meticulous care and Paul goes into the ins and outs of every day routines. The photo below shows an SNJ, one of the planes Paul trained with.
Learn more about the SNJ at http://historyflight.com/nw/aircraft_at6texan.php
Paul also flew in a Bristol F.2B Fighter (shown below), a plane that was also popular in World War 1. During the interview Paul recalls an exciting adventure when his plane malfunctioned during flight.
Learn more about the Bristol F.2B at http://www.digplanet.com/wiki/Bristol_F.2_Fighter
He worked in the air force, but because of multiple injuries he decided to enter radio where he excelled. During his time as a Radioman 3rd Class Paul saw the tragedy of war. He recalls seeing thousands of white crosses marking all that had died, and starts to get emotional. He also recalls a conversation with the captain of a ship sinking in a typhoon. He had to tell the captin that they could not get a bearing on their location. The captain thanked him and abandoned ship. In the midst of all this tragedy however, Paul recalls the most peaceful feeling of his life (see quote above). Paul Ware sent messages that helped turn the tide of the war when facing the Japanese on the pacific front. The picture below shows Paul Ware (right) with a navy buddy who later lost his life in war.
After the war Paul could have stayed in the Navy but instead went to college with the help of the G.I. bill. In college Paul studied to become an engineer. He then married his high school sweet-heart, Mary.
Report abuse