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Earl Simms

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Though he was a Civil Affairs advisor, Earl Simms had to become an infantryman when the enemy was on the move. He remembers moving with a small force in search of an enemy squad when he instead encountered a reinforced NVA company. That led to a night long run through the jungle. In neighboring districts, there were Thai and Australian units known for their toughness. (5:22)

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He was on the last day of his assignment as a Civil Affairs advisor when a village chief asked him to stay overnight in his village so he could see for himself that they were pacified. Earl Simms did just that, though he didn't get much sleep. He also praises the Naval aviators known as Moon River, who came to his aid when he needed it. (5:22)

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The mail run was more essential than food, remembers Earl Simms. In rural Vietnam, he did not have the digital means of instant communications soldiers enjoy today, but letters were just fine. He didn't pay much attention to politics back home and was astounded when he got off the plane in San Francisco and was told to change from his uniform into civilian clothes. (6:17)

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Vietnam veteran Earl Simms ascended all the way to the Pentagon as Adjutant General. He was able to travel back to Vietnam with teams searching for remains and was struck by the changes in the country. He advises all war veterans to return and see. (6:05)

Earl Williams

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Earl Williams witnesses the taking of lower Bataan, near Mariveles, by the Japanese, firsthand. (3:17)

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Earl Williams goes from Manila to Japan in a work detail and then has to survive until the end of the war. (9:36)

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Earl Williams recalls his experience during the Bataan Death March. (13:18)

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Earl Williams takes shrapnel in the arm and hip during a bombing raid on the airfield at Mariveles, Bataan. (1:31)

Eason Bond, Jr.

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Eason Bond describes taking cover from German artillery fire in an unfortunate location after witnessing a fellow soldier's gruesome injury. (1:52)

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Eason Bond describes what it is like to dig and lie in a foxhole during combat. (:21)