Walt Nelson, Torpedo Squadron 2, USS Lexington (CV-2)
In his Museum oral history, Senior Chief Radioman Walter Nelson recounts the Battle of the Coral Sea.
In his Museum oral history, Senior Chief Radioman Walter Nelson recounts the Battle of the Coral Sea.
In this clip, George Wichterich describes his experiences on Hill 314 during the Battle of Mortain in August 1944.
PhoM2c William “Bill” Roy describes his experiences aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the Battle of Midway.
James “Horse Collar” Smith describes his experiences during the Battle of Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal in September 1942.
Byron O. Wilkins describes his experiences during the opening phase of the Battle of the Bulge from the opening shots to becoming a POW.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
This Armed Forces Day, celebrate Blue Star Families with The National WWII Museum.