Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
4:35 | Vincent Vivardo comments on how the Marine Corps found out his real age, after he had already served three years and fought four battles in the Pacific.
Vincent Vivardo remembers a few incidents when New Guinea natives would help the Marines locate enemy Japanese locations.
Vincent Vivardo reflects back on some of the action his Marine unit saw on Guadalcanal during World War II.
Vincent Vivardo describes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, during which he shot down several aircraft and earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Vincent Vivardo talks about what it was like to be a scout in the Pacific and his particular method of attack.
Vincent Vivardo talks about having to be prepared to kill at any moment in the Pacific.
While fighting in New Guinea, Vincent Vivardo tells the story of a surprise attack by a lone Japanese soldier.
Vincent Vivardo recalls pulling a prank on famed Marine "Chesty" Puller while deployed in the Pacific.
Vincent Vivardo comments on how the Marine Corps found out his real age, after he had already served three years and fought four battles in the Pacific.
