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Vincent Elster
WWII
| USS Sanctuary
Vincent Elster describes the destruction he witnessed after visiting Nagasaki, Japan, shortly after the dropping of the atomic bombs. (6:48)
Vincent Elster gives a detailed account of how his hospital ship treated injured, sick and malnourished patients who had been released from Japanese prisoner of war camps late in World War II. (8:01)
Vincent Melillo
WWII
| 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)
Vincent Melillo, a member of Merrill's Marauders, recalls his first combat experience on Ledo Road in Burma in 1944, during which he lost two fellow soldiers. (3:43)
Vincent Melillo talks about being stationed on the Pusan Perimeter in Korea and the combat he faced after crossing the 38th parallel. (2:26)
Vincent Vivardo
WWII
| 1st Marine Division
Vincent Vivardo describes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, during which he shot down several aircraft and earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. (3:32)
Vincent Vivardo talks about having to be prepared to kill at any moment in the Pacific. (1:05)
Vincent Vivardo talks about what it was like to be a scout in the Pacific and his particular method of attack. (2:01)
Vincent Vivardo reflects back on some of the action his Marine unit saw on Guadalcanal during World War II. (2:24)
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. (4:35)
Vincent Vivardo remembers a few incidents when New Guinea natives would help the Marines locate enemy Japanese locations. (4:39)
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