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Robert Tollman

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Mr. Tollman briefly describes the bizarre behavior of a soldier on Guadalcanal. (:25)

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Mr. Tollman discusses the duties he was responsible for while he flew around Guadalcanal. (1:03)

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Mr. Tollman describes landing on Guadalcanal and witnessing an enemy shell instantly kill three of his officers. (1:21)

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Mr. Tollman describes his worst experience while on Guadalcanal. (1:04)

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Mr. Tollman describes witnessing an incredible dogfight from below while on Guadalcanal. (1:13)

Robert Vaucher

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Robert Vaucher recalls a woman's search for her missing brother who had crashed in the Himalayas during World War II. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (2:40)

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Robert Vaucher shares the story of a widow taking a trip to visit the location of her husband's death during World War II. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only. (3:55)

Robert von der Osten

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Robert von der Osten remembers growing up in Staten Island, New York. Two weeks after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Navy and began training for the Amphibious Force immediately. Before long, he was headed for North Africa. (3:57)

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Robert von der Osten remembers the route of the LST 388 as it made landings throughout North Africa and into Italy. The German forces were dug in and prepared which meant danger for American forces hitting the beaches. (5:10)

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During a training mission in April 1944, Exercise Tiger, some American LSTs were ambushed by German E-boats and hundreds of men died. Only a few weeks later, LST 388 was participating in D-Day. Getting to the beach was a difficult undertaking with the mines that littered the water and incoming fire from the beaches ahead. (5:28)