Tonight at the Pritzker Military Library
FRONT & CENTER
The U-505 Submarine Story
Wednesday, April 28th, 2004
Pritzker Military Library
610 N. Fairbanks Court
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Featuring
Gordon F. Hohne, Zenon B. Lukosius, Wayne M. Pickels and Phillip N. Trusheim veterans of USS Pillsbury and members the USS Guadalcanal 's U-505 Boarding Party and Keith Gill, U-505 Curator, Museum of Science and Industry
Click on the media link below to watch this archive:
Hear amazing accounts of bravery, ingenuity, fortitude and persistence told with compassion and even humor by the members who served during World War II aboard the USS Pillsbury, part of the USS Guadalcanal Task Group 22.3. Each received the Silver Star for his gallant efforts in the capture of the U-505.
For more information about the U505, visit the Museum of Science and Industry's site on
The New U-505 Experience .