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John McGinty

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One of the worst things that happened to John Mcginty during his Pacific tour had nothing to do with the enemy. It was a monstrous typhoon that had the ship reeling. (1:35)

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John McGinty well remembers the end of the war in the Pacific. There was a huge "V" formation of warplanes and they had a little party on a tiny island. He thought he had it made with only a point and a half to go to get his discharge, but the Navy had other plans. (5:50)

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If you treated your Navy hat with salt water, you could roll it up in a really sharp way that also let you show off your Pompadour. That was how John McGinty hit the streets of Long Beach, but it wasn't long before the Shore Patrol noted his breach of grooming regulations. (3:06)

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While his ship was anchored there, John McGinty took the opportunity to visit the Nagasaki bomb site. What he saw in his walking tour through the devestation would affect his actions for the rest of his life. (3:50)

John Miller

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John Miller recounts a few memorable events that happened in his early life that shaped his future decision to join the military. Growing up on a farm, independence comes to you in many different ways and for Miller, these helped him grow into a man. (4:56)

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Choosing between the life of a small town doctor and an engineer was a decision John Miller had to make and he was certain he'd made the right choice. Life during the Depression was difficult for a small town farmer, but Miller navigated his way through it. (3:00)

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John Miller remembers hearing the announcement of Pearl Harbor and the ramifications it had on his life. Knowing his brother was in the service and thinking about the danger the attack might put him in was a wake-up call for Miller. (3:43)

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After John Miller's enlistment in the military, he had a number of experiences learning about the airplanes that he would later fly. Having this hands-on encounter with airplanes was a key turning point for him. (4:43)

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John Miller talks of his trip crossing the Atlantic to face combat. The trip across the ocean was arduous but they managed to navigate their way. (5:28)

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A wealthy landowner let John Miller and his battalion stay on his estate while stationed in England. On this compound, they had a number of memorable escapades that helped them pass the time. (3:14)