Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
Harold Steenbergen recalls the time he spent during intense combat in Italy, the freezing conditions, and the close calls he encountered with mortar and machine gun fire.
Peter Likanchuk, the son of a Russian father and a Ukranian mother, recalls moving through small towns in the German countryside in a dangerous position as a forward observer.
Austin Caruso recalls his time as the Captain of a group of forward observers moving through German towns and the many close calls he experienced.
Bert Rogers recalls his time in the 5th Infantry Division conducting land surveys for artillery units, and the wound he received as a result of a mortar shell.
Joe Morrison describes his time as an Army chaplain and the horrors of war in the Pacific, including performing funerals for the many soldiers who died there.
Jim Formby describes his time in WWII as a B-24 Bomber pilot in the 15th Air Force flying missions over Europe to destroy marshalling yards, bridges, and airfields. Mr. Formby was in the service from Sept. 1942 to March 1945.
Carl Joseph Coombs tells of his experiences as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 11th Armored Division under General Patton, including instances during the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of prisoners in Mauthausen Prison Camp.
Jacob Cooper describes his time during WWII as a P-47 fighter pilot in the 48th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. He was stationed in Germany, England, France, & Belgium engaging in tactical air support missions against German installations and personnel.
Claude Woodring recalls the D-Day invasion in which he was in charge of a Bangalore torpedo.
William Penny describes dangerous missions and injuries he sustained while he was an Army rifleman in France.
Grandy Boswood recalls several close calls during his 50 missions on a B-17 as the radioman and radio gunner.
During duty looking for Japanese combatants in the Philippine jungles after the Japanese surrender, Leo Goldner almost accidentally orders the destruction of huts occupied by hiding Jews.
Leo Goldner boards a Japanese ship and accepts the surrender of its captain.
Humorous incidents from Leo Goldner's assignment of being in charge of catching cheaters at cards and dice among the troops, and almost getting in trouble for accidentally cheating himself.
Leo Goldner is working in an Army Replacement Depot when he disobeys regulations resulting in an interesting move to the Pentagon.
