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Hirschmann, Peter Reflections
Peter Hirschmann transitioned from being a child to a man as a result of the war. His brother served in military...
Edwards, Troy Reflections
Troy Edwards was an Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class, an AM2c, while in the Navy. That rate in the Navy may no longer...
Harris, Robert Reflections
Robert Harris appreciated being an American much more after his experiences in the Second World War. He had thought...
Ward, Albert "Jim" Reflections
Albert James "Jim" Ward thinks the Museum [Annotator's Note: The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana] does a...
Candella, Phillip Reflections
His experience in the military had a maturing influence on Phillip Candella. He was from a small town [Annotator's Note...
Gallo, Peter Reflections
Looking back on the war, Peter Gallo said World War 2 was a "necessary evil," and he did what he had to do. He believes...
Dole, Robert Reflections
Senator Robert "Bob" Dole's [Annotator's Note: Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole, American veteran and politician] life was...
Franklin, Paul Reflections
Paul Franklin believes it is important for kids to learn about World War 2. He thinks it will teach them to be more...
Driscoll, Edward Reflections
During his service in World War 2, Edward Driscoll enjoyed meeting other types of people from all over the country, and...
Lanzetta, Frank Reflections
Frank Dominic Lanzetta was glad to serve his country. When he returned, he just continued with his life as a civilian....
Yoho, David Reflections
David Yoho was on a fleet oiler in World War 2. The ship took on fuel sometimes from a fuel barge in order to refuel...
Furrow, Robert Reflections
Robert Gaylord Furrow felt like his service made him a better man. He thinks every young man should be given military...
von Frisch, Alvin Reflections
The war itself is Alvin von Frisch's worse memory of that time. He hated to see people die. He lost good friends who...
Stix, Charles Reflections
After he got home, Charles Stix started at the University of Cincinnati [Annotator's Note: Cincinnati, Ohio]...
Haslett, Revis Reflections
The war changed Revis Haslett but it is hard to predict what he would have done without that experience. He grew up in...
Bianconi, Anthony Reflections
Anthony Bianconi feels strongly that World War 2 should be taught to youngsters today. There are guys under white...
Varuso, Anthony Reflections
Anthony Varuso has visited The National WWII Museum and finds it a wonderful place to educate the populace about the...
Lee, Arthur Reflections
Asked if he had plans or goals for his postwar life, Arthur Lee said he had no idea what he would do when he returned...
Bayuk, Rose Reflections
When the war ended, Rose Bayuk says she had done her job, and was ready "to get out of there." While it lasted, it was...
Fernandez, Milton Reflections
Milton Fernandez thinks his most memorable moment of the war was to serve in the Army and protect the country from the...
Jones, Johnnie Reflections
Johnnie A. Jones, Senior left the Army as a Warrant Officer II [Annotator's Note: officers above non-commissioned...
Ward, George Reflections
For George C. Ward, going through the Suez Canal and through the desert was the most memorable experience of the war....
Sartori, Paul Reflections
Paul Sartori Jr. was proud of serving in the Navy. He felt good about doing something for his country. He served with...
Wessen, Theodore Reflections
Theodore Wessen felt the war was a large experience. It provided him with the ability to see many different places. He...
Kaslow, Solis "Sol" Reflections
Solis “Sol” Kaslow remembers the loss of PT-509 as his most memorable experience during his time at war [Annotator’s...
White, James Reflections
James White obtained a different outlook on life as a result of the war. He knew he had to pursue an education. He...
Thurston, Stanley Reflections
Stanley James Thurston feels it is important for young people to learn the truth about what happened in the Second...
Schmitt, Warren Reflections
Warren Schmitt had negative feelings about the Japanese before and during the war. The kamikazes had no respect for...
Rosenbaum, James Reflections
James Stewart Rosenbaum's most memorable experience was when his friend went on a mission and was killed by a sniper....
Cook, Bane Reflections
Bane Cook lived a good life. His time in the service does not really cross his mind. [Annotator’s Note: Cook becomes...
Davis, Arthur Reflections
Arthur Davis left the Pacific in July 1944 and returned to the Bureau of Ships in Washington D.C., but there was less...
de Jonge, Wim Reflections
Wim de Jonge feels that The National WWII Museum is an important institution to maintain. The young people of today are...
Snyder, John Reflections
The war made John Snyder more passionate. His love of children and helping others came from his work in the war. At his...
Fontana, Frank Reflections
To Frank Fontana, going to Paris a week after the city's liberation was the most memorable wartime experience. The trip...
Goble, Joseph Reflections
Joseph Goble's most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he was hit [Annotator's Note: Goble suffered a severe...
Siracuse, James Reflections
After James Siracuse was shot down he lost track of his friend Petey. Siracuse ended up in Jackson, Mississippi after...

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