George Wichterich, 30th Infantry Division
In this clip, George Wichterich describes his experiences on Hill 314 during the Battle of Mortain in August 1944.
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.
Arthur Jackson discusses engaging Japanese positions during the Battle of Peleliu, actions for which he would later be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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