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Rickel, Robert Scary Missions
Robert "Bob" Rickel went on a mission to Anklam [Annotator's Note: Anklam, Germany with the 524th Bombardment Squadron, 379th Bombar
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Rickel, Robert Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission
In August 1943, Robert "Bob" Rickel went on his second mission, the Schweinfurt-Regensburg mission [Annotator's Note: with the 524th
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Rickel, Robert Training and Patrol Duty
On 20 October 1942, Robert "Bob" Rickel began his military experience at Fort Dix [Annotator's Note: in Trenton, New Jersey] for ori
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Rickel, Robert War's End
Robert "Bob" Rickel says that there was very little room in the B-17 [Annotator's Note: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber].
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Ricks, Howard Becoming a Marine
Howard Ricks was drafted but took the option offered to him to join the United States Marine Corps.
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Ricks, Howard Close Calls on Iwo Jima
Howard Ricks had several close calls during the Battle of Iwo Jima. A friend was hit by artillery fire and Ricks attempted to aid him.
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Ricks, Howard Close Calls on Saipan
Howard Ricks basically tried to stay alive through various close calls at Saipan.
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Ricks, Howard Early Life
Howard Ricks was born in April 1924 in Metairie, Louisiana. Life was rather austere in his rural community. There were few neighbors and luxuries.
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Ricks, Howard From Kwajalein to Saipan
Howard Ricks and the 4th Marine Division completed the battle of Roi-Namur in a few days. Many of the casualties were from friendly fire.
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Ricks, Howard Landing on Iwo Jima
Howard Ricks returned to Maui after the Battle of Tinian.
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Ricks, Howard Moving Inland on Iwo Jima
Howard Ricks reached the island of Iwo Jima and discovered that the Japanese opposition was nearly invisible.
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Ricks, Howard Reflections
Howard Ricks does not feel World War 2 affected his life very much other than him being aggravated at people who annoy him.