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McCowen, William Reflections and Thoughts on War
William McCowen [Annotator's Note: a pilot in the US Army Air Forces] was about 20 miles away from where Mussolini [...
Dorsey, Eugene Reflections of the War
Eugene Dorsey’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was when a German POW [Annotator’s Note: prisoner of war] fell...
Maymon, Paul Reflections of the War
Paul Maymon had a great experience in World War 2, but would not do it again. He fought because he was drafted. The war...
Goad, Roy Reflections of the War
Roy D. Goad [Annotator’s Note: who served as a captain in the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division in Italy...
Pryor, Robert Reflections of the War
Robert Clifford Pryor believes that World War 2 was the greatest thing that happened to him. He holds no animosity to...
Lafferty, Ralph Reflections on Italy
Ralph F. Lafferty wrote to his wife during the war. While on leave [Annotator's Note: an authorized absence for a short...
Balabanow, William Reflections on Merchant Marines
William Balabanow has always felt stigma about his service in the Merchant Marine and the negative associations with...
Duffy, Donald Reflections on Southern France
Donald Louis Duffy feels that the local population in Southern France was more hospitable and welcoming than the people...
Wells, Raymond Reflections on the War
Raymond Wells' younger brother was an Armed Guard on a Merchant Marine ship in the Pacific. Wells recognizes what a...
Rosenberg, George Reflections on the War
[Annotator's Note: The sound quality is diminished throughout this segment.] George Henry Rosenberg was changed by...
Tamburello, George Reflections on the War
George Tamburello’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was getting wounded because he thought he was going to die...
Ventura, Nicholas Reflections on the War
Nicholas Ventura Sr.’s most memorable experience of World War 2 was hearing men crying at night for their mothers. It...
Baldori, Robert Reflections on the War
John Baldori appreciates how people treat him because he is a war veteran. His most memorable experience was returning...
Talley, Chester Reflections on the War
Chester L. Talley does not believe that World War 2 changed him in any way. He did not suffer from nightmares. He...
Dubay, Henry Reflections on the War
Henry Dubay was separated from service as a second lieutenant in September 1945. He used the G.I. Bill [Annotator's...
Stevenson, Thomas Reflections on the War
Thomas W. Stevenson Jr. believes there should be institutions like the National WWII Museum [Annotator's Note: The...
Cauble, Raymond Reflections on War
Raymond Cauble had to leave his wife in Tampa [Annotator's Note: Tampa, Florida] when he went up to Smyrna [Annotator's...
Simons, F.M. Regrets
F.M. Richard Simons only regrets losing good friends. He is an only child. His parents divorced. His mother got rid of...
Breard, Reneau Relieved by Canadians
In November 1944, Reneau Breard and his unit [Annotator’s Note: with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd...
Dietrick, Alfred Relieved by Italian Troops
Alfred Dietrick and his outfit [Annotator's Note: Company B, 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry...
LaPorta, Edward Religious Services, War News, and Entertainment in Stalag III-B
Edward LaPorta and his fellow POWs [Annotator's Note: prisoners of war] got a lot of things done in the camp [Annotator...
Compton, Bryan Remnants and Reflections
Once the war ended, the medical doctors left by airplane, leaving no one in charge [Annotator's Note: of the 120th...
Blonder, Erwin Repelling German Attacks and Marty Higgins
Erwin Blonder recalls the tactics that the Germans used in France. They would use small scale hit and run tactics. They...
Ngai, Johnny Replacement Troops
Replacements do not have a choice. Johnny Ngai was in the Pioneer Platoon [Annotator's Note: Pioneer Platoon,...
Blonder, Erwin Rescued by the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Erwin Blonder had no idea who was trying to rescue them, but as soon as the 442nd [Annotator's Note: 442nd Regimental...
Raner, Norman Rescuing Wounded Men
At Alife [Annotator's Note: Alife, Italy], Norman Raner heard a chap hollering because he was hurt. A tank that Raner...
Breard, Reneau Rest in England
Reneau Breard took part in the invasion and fighting at Anzio [Annotator’s Note: the Battle of Anzio, Italy; 22 January...
Maymon, Paul Return Home
Paul Maymon [Annotator’s Note: with the 17th Field Artillery Regiment] occupied a small German village after the war’s...
Duffy, Donald Return Home and Reflections
World War 2 changed Donald Louis Duffy's life, which he realized about a year out of service. He matured and became...
Shaw, Roger Return Voyage
Roger Shaw returned to the United States by way of Northern Ireland. The SS George Gayle sailed alone before reaching...
Heany, Mary Returning Home
Mary T. Heany was being romantic with an officer. It was against the rules for officers and enlisted people to...
Cauble, Raymond Returning Home
[Annotator's Note: The interviewer asks Raymond Cauble to talk about a jeep he and some men built.] In North Africa,...
Leonard, Edward Returning Home
Edward J. Leonard asked about submarines getting the Queen Mary because the war was still going on when he was sent...
Pickens, Olin Returning Home
After being approved to go home [Annotator’s Note: following liberation from a prisoner of war camp in Germany], Olin...
Talley, Chester Returning Home
Chester L. Talley was on a fighter base in Foggia [Annotator’s Note: Foggia, Italy]. He also remembered when he heard...

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