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Casey Westell

WWII | AOM 3/C (CAC)

While delivering supplies to the French and English during their fight against the Germans, Casey Westell relives night patrols searching for and finding enemy subs. Here he describes why his ship was told not to attack. (3:36)
At eighteen years old, fighting the Germans seemed like a dangerous adventure to Casey Westell. Today, he describes why he was so grateful for the experience and to the U.S. government. (:51)
Casey Westell vividly describes top secret documents from 1944 that a friend reproduced. He displays his awards, photos and memorabilia from the era. (3:57)
A trip to a Texas air museum sparks Casey Westell's memory. He describes what it was like to be a gunner on a WWII plane and an unusual story of how two Germans were captured. (5:20)
In 1945, while bracing to be dispatched to patrol the seas near Japan, Casey Westell 's orders suddenly changed. He now reflects back on the strategic plan that changed the course of history. (3:50)
In this vivid account, Casey Westell describes the plane he was assigned to and the gun turrets he was expected to operate while searching for German submarines. (3:32)
Cecil Gladney

WWII | 987 Field Artillery

In a mountain village during the Battle of the Bulge, Tank Mechanic Cecil Gladney could look down and see German troops in their positions below. Following combat units into Germany, he noted that the German civilians treated him better than the French. (5:17)
Tank Mechanic Cecil Gladney saw action in support of thirty different units in the push following D-Day. His custom design of a part prevented engine fires and his skill was prized by the troops who made sure he was protected. (8:10)
Cecil Hannaford

WWII | U.S. Army, 28th Inf. Div., 116th Inf. Regt., Co. A,

Part 2: As the battle on the mountain continued for three days, Mr. Hannaford describes getting frostbite on his feet, and being relieved by the French Army. (4:28)
Part 1: After taking many casualties over a period of three days, Mr. Hannaford describes being rescued by the 112th Infantry Regiment while defending a roadblock. (4:18)