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Ed Harrell
WWII
| USS Indianapolis
After his ship was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, Ed Harrell continues his story of survival, fighting off hallucinations and sharks, while adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Part 2 of 4. (8:50)
Ed Harrell continues his story of survival into the third day adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Part 3 of 4. (9:11)
After being adrift in the Pacific for four days, Ed Harrell concludes his story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, which only a quarter of the crew ultimately survived. Part 4 of 4. (10:09)
Ed Harrell shares the efforts he and other former crewmembers went through to clear Rear Admiral Charles McVay's name after the admiral was court-martialed for his accused role in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. (10:30)
Ed Harrell describes the events leading up to the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the threat that kamikaze aircraft posed to U.S. ships during that battle. (3:48)
Ed Harrell describes the injuries he suffered after surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and floating in the Pacific Ocean for four days, for which he received a Purple Heart. (1:49)
Ed Harrell remembers his first impression of the USS Indianapolis and his first experience being at sea headed into combat during World War II. (3:27)
Ed Harrell recalls the bombardment of the island of Okinawa prior to the landing-force invasion. (1:24)
Stationed aboard the USS Indianapolis, Ed Harrell remembers his ship being bombed by a Japanese fighter near Okinawa. (4:09)
Ed Harrell recalls the bombardment and successive invasion of Saipan during World War II. (2:32)
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