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Warner, George Reflections
Asked if he thought there should be institutions such as The National WWII Museum [Annotator's Note: in New Orleans,...
Prestridge, Hillman Reflections
Hillman James Prestridge's most memorable experience from his time in the service was a mistake between him and a...
Hackler, Maurice "Hack" Reflections
In closing, Maurice Hackler declared that he fought in World War 2 in order to become a pilot. He intended to use that...
Phillips, James Reflections
James W. Phillips went back to working at a show factory after World War 2, and then later worked in civil service....
Barnes, Alvin Reflections
Alvin Barnes was drafted into the military and was able to select the Navy as his service branch. He grew up during the...
Wilterdink, Virginia Reflections
Virginia Wilterdink's most memorable experience of the war was hearing the news that the Japanese had bombed Pearl...
Cassady, William Reflections
William Cassady thinks people should study the war because it will show how the United States got where they are now....
Baughman, Harry Reflections
Harry Baughman has attended a couple of his division's [Annotator's Note: 88th Infantry Division] reunions, but family...
Wicklund, John Reflections
John Wicklund didn't get his full regular Army pay from August 1944 to August 1945. When he was discharged, he finally...
Howland, John Reflections
more missions after D-Day and then returned to the United States. He was in Milwaukie on V-E Day and in Louisiana when...
Ridyard, Herbert Reflections
Herbert W. Ridyard benefited from his service and combat all during his later life. It helped him physically, mentally...
Werner, Morton Reflections
Morton William Werner’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he was on his way to Japan, but then was sent...
Henleben, Edwin Reflections
Edwin Henlebin commented on the ability of the Navy to work with the Army. He said that in a battle situation soldiers...
Polonski, Bluma Reflections
Bluma Polonski began talking about her experiences with schoolchildren in Omaha, Nebraska [Annotator's Note: where she...
Biestek, Jane "Jane Laird" Reflections
Jane Biestek remembers buses of sailors passing by the window of the Ford factory. She would dance with them at night....
Arledge, Mahlen Reflections
Mahlen Arledge grew up as a result of World War 2. He understood what life meant. When he went into the service, he...
Kelley, John Reflections
John Kelley's most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he took part in liberating the Los Baños Prison Camp [...
Geisler, James Reflections
James "Jim" Geisler remembers his three days in Paris, France as his most memorable event of the war. He remembers...
Skaggs, Jack Reflections
Jack Skaggs was changed by World War 2. He was just a boy when he entered the United States Marine Corps, but he had no...
Blank, Calvin Reflections
Calvin Blank and the hospital staff [Annotator's Note: at Mason General Hospital in Long Island, New York] had to make...
Malone, Dorothy "GiGi" Reflections
Dorothy Malone talked to her mother about her experiences in the war. There was one guy waiting to get a ride on one of...
Faust, Virgil Reflections
Virgil Faust believes it is important for future generations to learn about World War 2. He has friends who have given...
Freeman, Leslie "Vincent" Reflections
[Annotator's Note: The interviewer asks Leslie V. Freeman how it felt to be part of a liberating force.] He felt very...
West, Gerald L. Reflections
Gerald West didn't think often of the Raiders after the war. In recent years the numerous reunions and meetings West...
Riddle, Pearson Reflections
Pearson Riddle felt like America did what they had to do. He knows that the Japanese have a good work ethic and are...
Meader, Byron Reflections
Byron Herbert Meader's most memorable experience of World War 2 was meeting up with the Russians and observing how they...
Slomka, Edwin Reflections
The war affected Edwin Slomka's ability to do physical things because of his leg injury. He does not think he has...
Beard, Kenneth Reflections
Kenneth Beard's most memorable experience of World War 2 was being a switchboard operator. He chose to serve because he...
Carter, Donald Reflections
Don Carter's most memorable experience of World War 2 is the invasion [Annotator's Note: D-Day; the Allied invasion of...
Gafford, Walter Reflections
Walter Bud Gafford feels many young people do not know about Pearl Harbor [Annotator's Note: the Japanese attack on...
DeMott, Joseph Reflections
Asked his most memorable experience of World War 2, Joseph DeMott said it was the camaraderie, and noted that it was a...
Gohlke, Marvin Reflections
Marvin H. Gohlke knew his wife was the right person after just 13 days. They were married for 65 years. The 94th...
Grimes, Vernon Reflections
Vernon Grimes has lost two wives since the war, but never cried over them, despite loving them dearly. He believes his...
Schneider, Irwin Reflections
Irwin Schneider was changed by the war completely. He had led a sheltered life prior to his service. He learned to be a...
Splichal, William Reflections
William Splichal played in the Army band in Alaska for two years. They had many USO shows [Annotator's Note: United...
Raby, Glynn Reflections
When Glynn G. Raby Jr. first considered enlisting, he wanted to join the Air Corps. He was young, and aviation was...

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