Video Recording
2021.095.001
from the collection of
Title
Oral history with Eric BesvoldCreation Date
July 28 2021July 28 2021
Description
Eric was born on February 9, 1974 in Duluth, MN. He attended SuperiorHigh School. He joined the military as it was a family tradition to serve in
the Navy. Active duty enlisted serving from Nov 23, 1992 until present day.
He served his first tour after basic at Great Lakes training center aboard the
USS Yorktown G G 48 out of Norfolk VA, Deck Division. Other unit
served was USS The Sullivans. Many awards were received as he headed
towards the end of his Navel career as an E-5. He maintains contact with
people he served with and does not belong to any organizations. He says
military service affected him in good ways and bad. He also mentioned war
is not fun. It is high tempo being involved in two wars.