Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
2:17 | Buford Cummings was stationed aboard LST 1139 near Japan when both atomic bombs were dropped. He discusses the number of both American and Japanese soldiers that would have died during an invasion of Japan if the bomb had not been dropped.
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Buford Cummings talks about how Navy officers were stationed aboard oil tankers, traveling dangerous waters in the North Atlantic Ocean. He explains the guns they had on board the LST 177 and the constant threat of submarine attack.
Buford Cummings shares stories while aboard LST 177, including the dangers they faced and a casualty he witnessed. His action was not in Normandy, but in the South end of France.
Buford Cummings talks about the intense physical training for Amphibious Forces while at Little Creek and then Panama City.
