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Bennie Koon

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After heading to Phu Bai, Bennie Koon and his company went to Camp Evans to be stationed. Facing mortar fire, he remembers feeling terrified and not knowing when it would pass. Bennie explains the defenses they had set up to defend them from the Viet Cong. (9:49)

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Being a radio repairman, Bennie Koon had to be inventive with fixing up old devices that had been damaged in combat. (8:50)

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Coming in for support, Bennie Koon and his platoon moved to Khe Sanh. Being prepared for anything that might happen was essential to success in Vietnam and he tried to stay ready. (7:49)

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When one of the Marine units supporting them left, Bennie Koon and his platoon had to think quickly to fill in the gaps to stay secure. In their down-time, they played games and drank beer, which became pretty habitual for him. (9:27)

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Bennie Koon got used to living a rough life in Vietnam. Overtime, things got easier for him as he got smarter and learned what he did and didn't need. (11:31)

Bernard Bentfeld

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Bernard Bentfeld, as a member of a mobile recon unit, recalls how sparse the combat was. (1:13)

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Bernard Bentfeld recalls taking artillery fire in his first combat experience. (2:03)

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Bernard Bentfeld and his unit have to cross the bridge at Remagen but get caught out in the open during German attacks from fighter planes and dive bombers. (3:34)

Bernard Goodman

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Bernard Goodman explains how his unit was prepared to invade mainland Japan if the Japanese had not surrendered. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (:59)

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Bernard Goodman reflects on his time in the military and how World War II affected him. Interview conducted by David Watts, Jr. (2:14)