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Balfour, Fred Reflections
Fred Arthur Balfour was told to find his own way on board [Annotator's Note: after the war ended and arriving at his...
Grimes, James Reflections
James William Grimes had a discussion with his parents [Annotator's Note: about changing his date of birth on his birth...
Gibson, Robert "Doby" Reflections
Among his experiences in the war, the thing that most stands out in Robert W. "Doby" Gibson's mind is being on the...
Stone, Leno Reflections
Leno E. Stone does not think that the war changed him very much. His service in the Army was a job that needed to be...
Kracov, William Reflections
William Kracov's most memorable experiences of World War 2 relate to being awarded two Bronze Stars [Annotator's Note:...
de Marcken, Christian Reflections
Unluckily, history repeats itself, according to Christian de Marcken, and that is why it is important for us to...
Powers, Robert Reflections
Robert Powers enjoyed World War 2 more than the Korean War. He had a reason to go in the first war and he enjoyed the...
Caplan, Lester Reflections
Lester Caplan's decision to serve in World War 2 came out of his belief that it was a legitimate war, and America was...
Saunders, David Reflections
After separation from the service, David R. Saunders did not take advantage of the G.I. Bill. Saunders' most memorable...
Murphy, Alfred Reflections
Alfred Pierse Murphy's most memorable experience was when six planes from his squadron [Annotator's Note: 322nd...
Waddill, Norris Reflections
Norris Waddill returned to Texas after the war. He spent three years touring the country before he settled down and got...
Mellon, Mallie "Mallie Osborne" Reflections
Mallie Mellon appreciates that people are now interested in knowing what Home Front workers like her did at home to...
Moore, Frederick Reflections
Rather than being discharged, Frederick Moore said, officers are released from active duty. One of his most memorable...
Easterling, Lewis "Tom" Reflections
The war changed Lewis Thomas Easterling's life tremendously because he had a difficult time finding a job. He got...
Bailey Pratt, Caroline Reflections
[Annotator’s Note: Video and audio do not sync up throughout segment.] Caroline Bailey Pratt said that her experience...
Buschmeier, Frank Reflections
Frank Buschmeier and the others were loaded onto trucks the following day and sent to a local base. The guys were...
Guisewite, Myron Reflections
Myron L. Guisewhite and his wife furnished an apartment in the suburbs of Munich [Annotator's Note: Munich, Germany]...
Bailey, Kenneth Reflections
Kenneth H. Bailey fought in World War 2 without hesitation. You had to go over. Conscientious objector was not in his...
Elduff, James Reflections
James Elduff flew during the Korean War [Annotator’s Note: Korean War; 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953]. He received an...
Koukos, Harry Reflections
Praising the air and artillery support he got in the Casino and Anzio campaigns, Harry Koukos said the soldiers were...
Theodore, Theodore Reflections
Theodore Theodore's most memorable event of the war was being jumped by fighters while leaving Balikpapan [Annotator's...
Lepore, Louis Reflections
Louis R. Lepore took a cruise to Washington D.C. [Annotator's Note: Washington, District of Columbia]. He saw the World...
Kaylor, Emmett Reflections
Emmett Kaylor was only about 500 yards away from the Japanese. They were so hungry that they ate despite the smells....
Witaker, Richard "Dick" Reflections
Richard Witaker fought in World War 2 out of a sense of duty to his country. He cannot understand anyone who shirks the...
Burch, Ralph Reflections
Ralph Burch thought seeing the Golden Gate Bridge was memorable when he was in San Francisco [Annotator’s Note: San...
Bolster, Elisabeth Reflections
Elisabeth Bolster went to New York to be with her in-laws at Jackson Heights [Annotator's Note: she left Fillmore, Utah...
Norberg, Willard "Bill" Reflections
Bill Norberg took advantage of the G.I. Bill [Annotator's Note: the G.I. Bill, or Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944...
Wisher, Charles Reflections
Charles “Chuck” Wisher grew up fast in the service. Many young men he has seen could benefit from that. Wisher liked...
Van Pelt, Fredi Reflections
To Fredi Van Pelt, once a Marine always a Marine. They were trained they were the best. If she had her uniform she...
Mitchel, Lyle Reflections
Lyle Mitchell wanted to stay working for the Navy after the war, but they cut his pay. He went back to Rochester [...
Smith, Merlin Reflections
Merlin Smith had a brother in the Navy during the war. He did not see any action off the coast of Australia. Smith used...
Hirsch, Leon Reflections
Leon Hirsch saw his service as a great learning experience. He was given responsibilities greater than any he had...
Bodis-Wollner, Ivan Reflections
[Annotator's Note: The interviewer asks Ivan Bodis-Wollner how he would say World War 2 affected his life.] For Ivan...
Wolnerman, David Reflections
David Wolnerman believes that America does not have many thoughts about the Holocaust [Annotator's Note: also called...
Martin, Oscar Reflections
Oscar Otto Martin thought that all of World War 2 was a memorable experience. He made many friendships throughout his...
Hissey, Paul Reflections
Paul Hissey believes that World War 2 forced him to grow up. He was also able to go back to school. His friendships...

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