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Vince Masters

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Col. Masters describes what it was like to fly through contrails during a mission over Braunschweig. (1:30)

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Col. Masters describes the minor casualties that his unit experienced during the war. (:33)

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Col. Masters shares the scariest experience from his basic training. (:49)

Vincent Elster

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Vincent Elster describes the destruction he witnessed after visiting Nagasaki, Japan, shortly after the dropping of the atomic bombs. (6:48)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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Vincent Vivardo talks about having to be prepared to kill at any moment in the Pacific. (1:05)

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Vincent Vivardo talks about what it was like to be a scout in the Pacific and his particular method of attack. (2:01)