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Barnett, William Reflections of the War
William M. Barnett believes that Truman [Annotator's Note: Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States] saved...
Savoie, Oscar Reflections of the War
Oscar H. Savoie was sent overseas to Europe during World War 2. He and his unit [Annotator’s Note: 70th Tank Battalion...
Mealor, David Reflections of the War
David Lamar Mealor thought the Japanese soldiers were very brutal and treated people inhumanely. The dropping of atomic...
Hoehn, Basil Reflections of the War
Basil C. Hoehn is glad he served and learned a lot from being in the service, but is glad it’s over. His most memorable...
Mathews, James Reflections of the War
James Mathews was very impressed with what America did during World War 2. He believes there should be institutions...
Maymon, Paul Reflections of the War
Paul Maymon had a great experience in World War 2, but would not do it again. He fought because he was drafted. The war...
Nance, Stanley Reflections of the War
Stanley Boyd Nance believes there should be institutions like the National WWII Museum [Annotator's Note: The National...
Gomberg, Clarence "Code" Reflections of the War
Clarence Gomberg’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was the camaraderie. Everyone got along with each in his...
Cardinale, Joseph Reflections of the War
Joseph A. Cardinale’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was VE-Day [Annotator's Note: Victory in Europe Day, 8...
Lee, Theodore Reflections of the War
Theodore R. Lee’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was the camaraderie among his fellow paratroopers [Annotator...
Reflections of the War
Marvin Martin’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was being in Japan during occupation. He also remembers when...
Momi, Harry Reflections of the War
[Annotator’s Note: An air conditioner can be heard turning on and off throughout this clip.] The best thing Harry...
Jarvis, Robert Reflections of the War
Robert Jarvis’ most memorable experience of World War 2 was seeing his brother in Manila [Annotator’s Note: Manila, the...
Bice, Austeen Reflections of the War
Austeen Bice’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was in Normandy [Annotator's Note: D-Day; the Allied invasion...
Meyers, William Reflections of the War
William S. Meyers, Jr.’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he was in Brussels [Annotator’s Note:...
Oman, Mort Reflections of the War
Mort Oman suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder [Annotator's Note: post traumatic stress disorder; a mental...
Cassidy, James Reflections of the War
[Annotator’s Note: People talking in the background is audible throughout segment.] James Cassidy feels lucky that he...
Kitching, Charles Reflections of the War
Charles Kitching’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was crossing the Rhine River at two o’clock in the morning...
Hadjinian, Samuel Reflections of the War
Samuel Hadjinian learned how to drink and smoke through his experience of World War 2. The war helped with his career...
Kerchum, Paul Reflections of the War
Real estate helped Paul Kerchum get over his war experience because it was very cutthroat. Sometimes he would have...
Kent, Edward Reflections of the War
Edward F. Kent would like to tell younger people to listen to what other people have to say. He believes that World War...
Frodyma, Edmund Reflections of the War
Edmund Frodyma is proud to have served in the Army and Air Force. He believes that America did not learn anything from...
Goad, Roy Reflections of the War
Roy D. Goad [Annotator’s Note: who served as a captain in the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division in Italy...
Strobel, Clarence Reflections of the War
Clarence Strobel believes his service in World War 2 was necessary. He made good friends and realized that he was a...
Pryor, Robert Reflections of the War
Robert Clifford Pryor believes that World War 2 was the greatest thing that happened to him. He holds no animosity to...
McNeely, Walter Reflections of the War
Walter McNeely hated the Neo-Nazi movement in the United States and became fearful that it would be discovered that he...
Blunt, Rockie Reflections on Combat and Camps
[Annotator’s Note: The sound is muffled.] Rockie Blunt served with the 333rd Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division...
Anschau, Martin Reflections on Combat and Postwar
Martin J. Anschau felt he could get killed the first day he was on the front line. He made it though. He cried after...
Dorris, James Reflections on Dachau
James F. Dorris, Jr. could not believe how cruel the Germans could be to other humans [Annotator's Note: when his unit...
Lazinger, Sol Reflections on France
Sol Lazinger saw his first dead American on Omaha Beach [Annotator's Note: Omaha Beach, Normandy, France] in the water...
Lafferty, Ralph Reflections on Italy
Ralph F. Lafferty wrote to his wife during the war. While on leave [Annotator's Note: an authorized absence for a short...
Longhoffer, Garland Reflections on Okinawa
Garland Virgil Longhoffer did have contact with civilians. During mopping up [Annotator's Note: cleaning up missions]...
Duffy, Donald Reflections on Southern France
Donald Louis Duffy feels that the local population in Southern France was more hospitable and welcoming than the people...
Foy, John Reflections on the Last Good War
When he looks back on his time in the Army, John Foy feels proud that he served his country during the war. He said he...
Cowan, John Reflections on the Military
John L. Cowan does not remember much about his time in the military. It was not very exciting. Cowan decided to serve...
Wells, Raymond Reflections on the War
Raymond Wells' younger brother was an Armed Guard on a Merchant Marine ship in the Pacific. Wells recognizes what a...

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