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William Butler
WWII
| 390th Bomb Group
William Butler describes the staggering number of Allied aircraft that passed though his air base in England, many to never make it back. (3:09)
William Butler, an aircraft mechanic, talks about how war-weary aircraft were transformed into very specialized weapons. (1:45)
William Butler recalls a very sneaky method of attack utilized by German bombers over England. (:42)
William Dailey
WWII
| 164th Infantry Regiment
William recalls his first night on Bougainville and his experience on the front lines. Artillery fire did not cease all night and he was unable to leave the foxholes until June. He also recalls being out on patrols and how planes would drop bombs that would occasionally get close enough to scrape right over his head. (5:02)
William recounts when Japanese soldiers attacked the frontlines at Bougainville Island and the many bodies that were left in their wake. (2:30)
William recalls the hardships associated with his basic training, and compares and contrasts the treatment he received in the U.S. with the training regimen on Fiji island. (1:59)
William remembers an incident when 12 American soldiers, himself included, ambushed Japanese soldiers while on Bougainville Island. (7:07)
William recalls the time in which he was on a combat patrol and Japanese soldiers opened fire, killing one American soldier and wounding another. They were pinned down for hours until he discovered a way out. (5:02)
William Daniel
WWII
| U.S. Army, Signal Group, 526th Signal Installation Company
Mr. Daniel discusses the events that took place and what he experienced when German forces surrendered in France. (2:58)
Mr. Daniel describes the struggles he and his men faced during a supply mission in southern France. (2:27)
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