Dabney, William G. Details of the invasion

William Dabney and his fellow soldiers tried to enjoy themselves whenever they could.

Dabney, William G. Going overseas and preparing for the invasion

William Dabney did not have to take a test to be in the barrage balloon battalion.

Dabney, William G. Inland from the beach

William Dabney notes that the explosive did not have to be activated before being hauled up with the balloon.

Dabney, William G. Interview blocked upon donor’s request

Dabney, William G. Interview blocked upon donor’s request

Dabney, William G. Interview blocked upon donor’s request

Dabney, William G. Landing on DDay

William Dabney and the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion flew their balloons from the ships.

Dabney, William G. Pre war life and enlistment into the Army

William Dabney was born on 24 June 1924 in Altavista, Virginia.

Dabney, William G. Returning home and reflections

[Annotators Note: Because of audio problems the interview is picked up mid story.] William Dabney was able to marry his girlfriend shortly after th

Dabney, William G. The end of the war and attempted deployment to the Pacific

William Dabney notes that the equipment kept coming in [Annotators Note: across Omaha Beach in the days following the 6 June 1944 invasion of Norma

Dabney, William G. The scene on the beach

William Dabney and his unit dug into the sand as soon as they landed on the beach.

Dabney, William G. The training begins

William Dabney took his basic training at Camp Tyson, Tennessee. This was near the Kentucky border and sometimes the guys would go into Kentucky.