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A Dad's War Letters Become a Book | Duluth News

A son turns his dad’s WWII Navy letters into a gripping memoir—detailing how Allen Westerberg, just 18, served as a signalman on a ship hit by kamikaze attacks but dodged the worst thanks to being part of a larger fleet. Joe Westerberg, with help from friends and modern self-publishing tools, turned those wartime memories into a book already sought after by museums and historians. The story closes with Allen’s ship firing flares to celebrate peace—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and hope. It’s a moving tribute to personal history made accessible through today’s tech. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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