Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
1:54 | Col. Rawlinson discusses an accident that involved his first experience of operating a flame thrower.
Col. Rawlinson describes a funny incident that took place at a Navy recruiting station.
Col. Rawlinson explains an emotional incident with his father as he left for war.
Col. Rawlinson tells a funny story about a fellow soldier that was unable to read or write.
Col. Rawlinson describes his graphic experience of landing on Iwo Jima.
Col. Rawlinson describes his emotional breakdown during his first night on Iwo Jima.
Col. Rawlinson gives a detailed description of destroying numerous Japanese fortifications.
Col. Rawlinson discusses a difficult battle against Japanese forces on Nishi Ridge.
Col. Rawlinson explains hearing Japanese soldiers fix a meal beneath a hill his platoon was stationed on.
Col. Rawlinson discusses an accident that involved his first experience of operating a flame thrower.
Col. Rawlinson discusses an incident with an enemy soldier while stationed at Bloody Nose Ridge.
