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Arthur Hurst

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In Korea, he had switched from Radio Operator to Radio Repairman with a little on-the-job training. After that tour, Arthur served at Ft. Hood for a while and then tried his hand at civilian work. He reenlisted and learned avionics repair and then applied for air traffic control school to learn that valuable skill. (3:42)

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Before he shipped out for Vietnam, Army Air Traffic Controller Arthur Hurst studied the geography and landmarks of the country so he could get oriented more quickly. He was based mostly in the central highlands, and visited many of the restored French air fields. He recalls how some farmers would drop their hoes and rakes and pick up rifles and start firing. (4:05)

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In Korea he had learned to speak a little Korean but Vietnamese was a different story and the tonal language eluded him. Army Air Traffic Controller Arthur Hurst loved working with the Montagnards on joint operations and he marveled at how they would bring along the whole family and maybe some ducks. Less pleasant are the memories of talking to doomed pilots on the radio. (3:20)

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After his Vietnam tour, Arthur Hurst continued stateside as an Army Air Traffic Controller. Then he had to go on temporary disabled status when he developed lung problems from handling Agent Orange at air fields in Vietnam. He responded to new medications but was forced to retire form the service. He describes how he was exposed and how he could spot booby traps when he was there. (4:12)

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To Arthur Hurst, Vietnam was a very beautiful country and he really liked the people, too. He liked Korea and the Koreans as well, but that country was quite barren when he served there. He recalls a civilian nurse and a missionary family who encountered the cruelty of the Viet Cong. (3:31)

Arthur Leach

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After a typhoon disaster, Arthur Leach recalls spending over seven hours in the air looking for survivors. (2:21)

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Arthur Leach details the capabilities of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, a few close calls, and how U.S. aircraft compared to Japanese aircraft in the Pacific. (3:07)

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Arthur Leach, a Navy fighter pilot, describes his missions in the Philippines during World War II. (2:13)

Arthur Lester

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Arthur Lester talks about arriving at Omaha Beach as an ambulance driver on the evening of D-Day and spending the night with two dead Soldiers. (2:57)

Arthur Mohor

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When New Jersey boy Arthur Mohor graduated from high school, he wrestled with the two most important issues of his time, the looming war in Europe and the pursuit of ballrooms filled with Big Band dancing. (8:05)