Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
William Newman tells of his short lived status as a hero after taking a German soldier prisoner. (95th Infantry Division)
William Newman recalls how the war ended for the 95th Infantry Division.
William Newman is scared by what appears to be a German patrol approaching his camp in the dead of night. (95th Infantry Division)
William Newman and other soldiers use a creative route to procure wine. (95th Infantry Division)
Joseph Earnhardt recalls his time as an MP in Europe, losing his best friend, and earning a Bronze Star for his actions while moving tanks across a bridge the Germans were shelling.
Joseph Rotundo remembers his time in an artillery battalion constantly attacking and being attacked by the Germans, and the time he thought a good friend had been killed.
Hank Williams recalls his time in Europe in a Mine Platoon in which he describes probing for and removing mines, and a run-in he had with some Germans blowing up a bridge.
Kenneth Allen, as a replacement in the 5th Division, became part of a mortar squad on the front lines, going head-to-head with the Germans.
Jess Carr describes the adventures of the USS Saratoga during WWII, including the time she was torpedoed.
Harrowing story about the sinking of Japanese Submarine I-17 by Navy Kingfishers off the coast of Noumea.
Hugh Drake describes his parachute drops into Holland and Belgium, several instances where he found himself alone, and the harsh conditions he had to endure.
Robert Paulson recalls several times when he saw fellow soldiers killed, and a harrowing encounter with some Hitler youths.
Harold Steenbergen recalls the time he spent during intense combat in Italy, the freezing conditions, and the close calls he encountered with mortar and machine gun fire.
Peter Likanchuk, the son of a Russian father and a Ukranian mother, recalls moving through small towns in the German countryside in a dangerous position as a forward observer.
Austin Caruso recalls his time as the Captain of a group of forward observers moving through German towns and the many close calls he experienced.
