Witmer, Donald Underway Aboard the USS Twiggs (DD-591)

Donald Witmer was on the USS Twiggs (DD-591) for its shakedown cruise to Bermuda.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." A Brotherhood Forged in Combat

John Witmeyer served in five armies of the US Army through six campaigns in the European Theater of World War 2.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." A Pillbox in Cherbourg

During the assault on the port city of Cherbourg, France, John Witmeyer fought through to the end of town after door to door urban combat.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Being Filled with Rage

John Witmeyer harbored an intense anger toward German soldiers.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Being Wounded and Hospitalized

John Witmeyer was first wounded in early July of 1944, just a month after the invasion of Normandy began.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Clearing the Parroy Forest

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Conclusion

John Witmeyer recognizes the value of The National World War II Museum and is glad that the museum affords the public access to artifacts and audio

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Early LIfe

John J. Witmeyer, known all his life as JJ, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1921.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Fighting in the Hedgerows

John Witmeyer boarded ship on 5 June 1944 for transport across the English Channel.

Witmeyer, John "J.J." From a Soldier to a Killer

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Hating the Enemy

John Witmeyer led his platoon through a break in a concrete wall out into a wheat field after being assured by an officer that there was no enemy p

Witmeyer, John "J.J." Importance of History

As a veteran, John Witmeyer believes in the importance and the value of history, especially the history of World War 2.