US Army

The map only displays records that have geographic information. Switch to the grid view to see all records.

Map is loading...
Timeline is loading...

The timeline only displays records that have date information. Switch to the grid view to see all records.

Taliancich, Joseph Reflections
Joseph Taliancich went right back to working for Higgins Industries [Annotator’s Note: a manufacturer of naval vessels...
Weller, James Reflections
James Weller pondered whether the accomplishments and sacrifices of the World War II were worthwhile. He sees...
Max, Robert Reflections
Robert Max's most memorable experience of World War 2 was learning that his parents got the news that he was still...
Smith, William S. Reflections
The war did not change William C. Smith, Junior very much. He did not have a good education growing up. He had to teach...
Tunnicliff, Ed Reflections
Paul Zimmer [Annotator's Note: Zimmer is one of Ed Tunnicliff's friends from basic training] moved to Northern...
Sciortino, Philip Reflections
Philip Sciortino has a portrait in his office of him during his service in the Philippines. Sciortino recollects his...
Schweitzer, Philip Reflections
Philip Schweitzer finds it hard to describe the feelings he experienced when he returned home and saw his mother and...
Haynes Sr., James Reflections
James E. Haynes Sr. remembers before overseas deployment being in a PX [Annotator's Note: post exchange] in...
Feldman, Henry Reflections
Henry Feldman benefitted from his time in the Army. He had difficulty adjusting to having family and especially...
Ornelles, Emory Reflections
Emory Maurice Ornelles felt World War 2 was the last good war. The Americans all pulled together and were united. They...
Frey, Robert Reflections
Robert G. Frey has spoken more to the interviewer about the war than he has ever previously done. He was there and when...
Moxon, Milton Reflections
Milton Moxon had no difficulties with nightmares or post traumatic stress after his service. His faith and church...
Savage, Frank Reflections
Through the various responsibilities he performed, Frank Savage was shown his talents. He thinks it equipped him for...
Richards, Richard Reflections
Richard Richards never knew what he was going to be doing until he was in the middle of it. [Annotator's Note: Richards...
Pugh, Glover Reflections
Glover Pugh was lucky to get through the war. He has been married three times. He had six children with his first wife...
Cowell, Ernest Reflections
Ernest Cowell had difficulty adjusting to civilian life. There were many servicemen in UCLA [Annotator's Note:...
Birns, Sid Reflections
Sidney "Sid" Birns most memorable experience of World War 2 is his experience during the Battle of the Bulge [Annotator...
Grass, Philip Reflections
Philip Grass thinks the war helped him become a better citizen. At the time, he did not think he sacrificed anything....
Beeghly, Donald Reflections
When Donald Beeghly got home from the war he did not know what he was going to do. There was a farmer down the road...
Willett, Richard Reflections
World War 2 changed Richard Willett's life by making it possible for him to go to college. He learned how to discipline...
Hillenbrand, Bernard Reflections
Bernard Hillenbrand fought in World War 2 because he is proud to be an American. When his grandfather immigrated to...
Melton, M. Reflections
M. Edward Melton thought the end of the war was simple. They were fighting old men instead of young men. They liberated...
Seltzer, Arthur Reflections
Arthur Seltzer matured very quickly as a result of the war. He was 18 when he was drafted and 19 on Omaha Beach. He...
Sivak, Steve Reflections and Closing Thoughts
Steve Sivak's most memorable experience during the war was during the Battle of the Bulge [Annotator's Note: Battle of...
Luers, Harold Reflections and Final Thoughts
The Battle of the Bulge [Annotator's Note: Battle of the Bulge or German Ardennes Counter Offensive, 16 December 1944...
Samuelson, Arne Reflections and Final Thoughts
Arne Samuelson [Annotator’s Note: who served in Europe with the 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate), a unit of...
Lane, Charles Reflections and Final Thoughts
Charles Nathan Lane considers himself extremely fortunate and thinks that he had a guardian angel with him when he was...
Blonder, Erwin Reflections and Friendships
Erwin Blonder remembers the events of the Lost Battalion [Annotator's Note: 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment,...
Kuwayama, Yeiichi "Kelly" Reflections and Post-war life
Kelly Kuwayama feels that the war changed him because he met so many Japanese Americans. It was the first time seeing...
Price, John Reflections and Postwar Life
John H. Price, Jr. felt elation with the end of the war in Europe. He and his unit [Annotator's Note: Company B, 609th...
Gertner, Gil Reflections and Postwar Life
Gil Gertner served in the 71st Joint Assault Signal Company (JASCO) [Annotator’s Note: specialized units which...
Gantz, Walter Reflections and Reunions
Prior to the Hillersleben [Annotator's Note: Hillersleben, Ger,any] event [Annotator's Note: see clip titled Death...
Capron, Ed Reflections and Reunions
Edward C. Capron put together five reunions for his fellow veterans. He also helps veterans get medals that they...
Martello, Dominic Reflections and Teaching World War 2
Dominic Martello thinks Kasserine Pass should be remembered as a screw-up. It was a mess. Generals got captured. In an...
Kitts, James Reflections and Thoughts
[Annotator's Note: The interviewer asks James Albert Kitts what he thinks Americans think of World War 2 today.] He has...
Leavy, Eugene Reflections of the War
Eugene T. Leavy has two most memorable experiences of World War 2 including the first time he witnessed death, and the...

Pages