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Bill Cunningham

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After his combat tours in Vietnam, Marine aviator Bill Cunningham served in several assignments that gave him a lot of chances to travel. In Africa, he helped manage drought and famine relief as part of a relief operation and, back home, he made readiness inspections of Marine air units. (2:36)

Bill Dahlman

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On a night patrol, LT Bill Dahlman was riding on the back of a tank with four of his comrades. As they approached a bridge, they decided it would be best to go on foot to check and see if the area was clear of explosives. The moment Bill jumped off the tank, a mortar shell landed on him. His friends pulled him out and waited for a jeep to take him to a hospital. This injury would earn him a Purple Heart. (2:45)

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Up in the Vosges Mountains in northern France, Bill Dahlman and his fellow soldiers encountered a roadblock where the Germans had built a wall across the road. They decide to stay the night, and by morning, they were greeted by sniper fire. (2:42)

Bill Galvan

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Growing up in Hawaii preceding Pearl Harbor, Bill Galvan remembers that day very clearly. He was always very interested in the news during World War II and stay tuned into what was going on. (8:35)

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Growing up with Filipino & Ecuadorian descent, Bill Galvan remembers the role his heritage played in his upbringing. He considers himself first and foremost to be an American. (4:46)

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Bill Galvan remembers joining the service and intending to become a medic so that he could continue his medical education, but the military had a different plan for him. While deployed to Germany, he had the chance to meet a Libyan military leader named Muammar Gaddafi. (10:39)

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Bill Galvan remembers the camaraderie he felt with his fellow soldiers -- they knew each other, cared for each other and looked out for each other. He has fond memories of sharing this time with his countrymen. (7:47)

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Bill Galvan remembers working on one of the first fighter interceptors and dealing with the struggles that came along with that. He tells of his current perspective on the military and the steps he takes today to welcome veterans back into normal life. (11:07)

Bill Halfhill

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While flying training missions out of New Orleans, Army Air Corps pilot Bill Halfhill aborted a flight and reported mechanical problems with his plane. The same plane was then assigned to a fellow pilot with tragic results. (2:39)

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B-24 pilot Bill Halfhill says his most memorable mission was the one when he was shot down. He and his crew had to convince the British troops who found them that they were friendlies. (3:07)