Bob Perew was a Yale student in 1948 when he had the bow seat in their four at the Olympic Games. The year 1948 was a difficult one for Perew because he had to suffer through the Elis losing to Harvard both in their match race and at the Eastern Sprints. After starting college Perew served in the US Navy during World War II, in the Pacific Theatre, as a communications officer on the submarine USS Thornback. He returned to Yale, graduating in 1949 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Perew later worked at General Electric, Electric Boat (a division of General Dynamics), and York International. He lived near Long Island Sound for over 40 years and remained a member of the Yale-Harvard Regatta Committee until his death.
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