Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
Rocco Gedaro recalls war experiences that he still thinks about over 50 years later.
LTC Stewart talks about his time serving on a B-17 in the Pacific during WWII as part of the 19th Bomb Group. His recollections include flying into Hickam Field during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and his many missions out of Townsville, Australia.
The Third Marines are finally headed into combat, this time to Bougainville in the Pacific.
After a short stint stateside, Roland Marbaugh is ordered to the Third Marines, but when he shows up, they’re nowhere to be found.
After fighting so hard in Korea, Marbaugh’s previous physical injuries start to take a toll and he leaves his men and makes his way to Japan.
For his second overseas assignment, Marbaugh is sent to Samoa, close, but not in the action in the Pacific.
After a few years as a civilian, Marbaugh is called back into action for the Korean War and has to leave his young family.
Marbaugh finally is able to return home after his time overseas. He remained in the Marines for a while before finally retiring.
Marbaugh is assigned to a new company, but the new company is filled with all of his old friends.
Marbaugh’s time in Korea continues on, during which they face freezing cold and intense fighting.
