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Watson, Donald Reflections
Donald G. Watson meets with other veterans once a month and they often exchange war stories. After the war, Watson...
Beal, Harold Reflections
Harold Beal is glad he served and would do it again. Somebody must take care of the country. When he talks to children...
Kitowski, Charles Reflections
Charles Kitowski went into the war as a boy and came out as a man. He matured and became conscious of what was going on...
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...
Baughman, Harry Reflections
Harry Baughman has attended a couple of his division's [Annotator's Note: 88th Infantry Division] reunions, but family...
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 [...
Faust, Virgil Reflections
Virgil Faust believes it is important for future generations to learn about World War 2. He has friends who have given...
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...
Ganitch, Michael Reflections
Michael Mickey Ganitch was changed by the war. His family was affected by the Depression. They were lucky to be on 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...
Splichal, William Reflections
William Splichal played in the Army band in Alaska for two years. They had many USO shows [Annotator's Note: United...
Miller, Irving Reflections
The war ended while Irving Miller was in the hospital. He was discharged on the point system. Everyone talked about the...
Scales, James Reflections
James Shelton Scales majored in insurance when he was in college. He signed up as an insurance agent after the war. He...
Hopkins, Ralph Reflections
Ralph Hopkins felt indestructible during the war because he acted by impulse. He did not feel fear. Things happened so...
Tunnicliff, Ed Reflections
Paul Zimmer [Annotator's Note: Zimmer is one of Ed Tunnicliff's friends from basic training] moved to Northern...
McCowen, William Reflections
William McCowen's most memorable experience of World War 2 was when a nearby town in Italy captured Mussolini [...
Fulton, Joseph Reflections
[Annotator’s Note: There is background noise throughout this segment.] Joseph Fulton Jr. served [Annotator’s Note: with...
McEwen, Richard Reflections
The talk among the men about their home life was very interesting and mostly wholesome, according to Richard McEwen. He...
Collie, C. Reflections
C. Charles Collie remembers the typhoon of 18 and 19 December 1944 as being his most memorable experience in World War...
Kerr, Perry Reflections
Perry Kerr describes his crew members. He traded with the nose gunner, and ended up being the new nose gunner because...
Gangwere, Blanche "Blanche Gregory" Reflections
Blanche Gangwere maintained contact with only one Red Cross girl she worked with during the war. Her name was Elizabeth...
Salter, Cary Reflections
Cary Salter did not dread going overseas. He was in a group with a good bunch of guys. A lot of them ended up being...
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...
Spangenberg, Nicole Reflections and Final Thoughts
Nicole Sabbag Spangenberg learned to survive because of World War 2. She learned to fend for herself and take what she...
Sutcliffe, Albert Reflections and Final Thoughts
Albert G. Sutcliffe's gunnery sergeant Annotator's Note: in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine...
Blonder, Erwin Reflections and Friendships
Erwin Blonder remembers the events of the Lost Battalion [Annotator's Note: 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment,...
Edwards, Charles Reflections and Parting Thoughts
Charles T. Edwards' most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he sank a Japanese submarine. Since attending a...
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...
McGlaun, DeQuindre Reflections and Reunions
DeQuindre McGlaun [Annotator's Note: with the 333rd Bombardment Squadron, 94th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force] was...
Rogers, Lloyd "Frenchie" Reflections and Reunions
Lloyd Rogers worked with a seismograph machine before the war to find oil deposits for Shell Oil Company. They would...
Taylor, Charles Reflections and Secret Service for JFK
Charles Taylor's most memorable experience of World War 2 was when he was able to take out a German submarine. He saw...
Grahlfs, F. Reflections and Thoughts on Nuclear Weapons
While teaching in Wausau, Wisconsin, F. Lincoln Grahlfs read about the National Association of Atomic Veterans and...
Brister, Delano Reflections and Vietnam
Delano Brister has had a fun run. Although he does not miss the uniform, he does not regret a bit. The soldiers laid...
Metcalf, James Reflections of the War
James W. Metcalf’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was flying in combat and the chance of not making it back....
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...

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