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Rieman, Carl Mog Mog Officer's Club and the Invasion of Okinawa
While Carl Rieman was off of Ulithi [Annotator's Note: Ulithi Atoll, Caroline Islands], the USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84)...
Carmody, Martin "Red" Early Life
Martin Carmody was raised in California and was a senior at San Jose State University. His family had lived there for...
Rose, Olaf "Olly" Wounded by Friendly Fire
During his time on PT-171, Olaf Rose took instruction from veteran engineers, and gradually got comfortable with his...
Ignatius, Paul Reflection on Public Service Career
Paul Ignatius did not have post-traumatic stress or nightmares from his experiences in World War 2. He is proud of his...
Buell, Harold "Hal" Dive Bombing the Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuikaku
Harold Buell wanted to hit a major enemy warship but seemed to never have the opportunity. He finally had his chance...
Burke, Murphy Reflections
Murphy Burke served in World War 2 because he thought it was the thing an American should do. He feels his experience...
Dunlavy, Jack Kamikaze Hit at Okinawa
A kamikaze hit Jack Dunlavy's ship [Annotator's Note: USS Missouri (BB-63)] on 11 April [Annotator's Note: 11 April...
Baker, Sterling Invasion of Saipan
Sterling Baker was on the invasions of Kwajalein [Annotator's Note: Kwajalein, Marshall Islands] and Enewetok [...
Munch, Melvin Navy Training
Melvin Munch had a 15 day leave following his basic training in the United States Navy. It took four days each way for...
Feightner, Edward "Whitey" Segment 10
When Feightner pulled up at the end of the runway he was hit again. His F6F [Annotator's Note: Grumman F6F "Hellcat"...
Rorschach, Robert Early Life
Robert L. Rorschach was born in Tulsa [Annotator's Note: Tulsa, Oklahoma] in August 1922. It was a small town at the...
Chinnis, Edward Occupation Duty and Feelings Toward the Japanese
Edward Chinnis and his fellow sailors hated the Japanese even after the war ended. Chinnis was on occupation duty for...

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