Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
6:40 | Col. Rawlinson describes his emotional breakdown during his first night on Iwo Jima.
Col. Rawlinson describes a funny incident that took place at a Navy recruiting station.
Col. Rawlinson explains an emotional incident with his father as he left for war.
Col. Rawlinson tells a funny story about a fellow soldier that was unable to read or write.
Col. Rawlinson describes his graphic experience of landing on Iwo Jima.
Col. Rawlinson gives a detailed description of destroying numerous Japanese fortifications.
Col. Rawlinson discusses a difficult battle against Japanese forces on Nishi Ridge.
Col. Rawlinson explains hearing Japanese soldiers fix a meal beneath a hill his platoon was stationed on.
Col. Rawlinson discusses an accident that involved his first experience of operating a flame thrower.
Col. Rawlinson discusses an incident with an enemy soldier while stationed at Bloody Nose Ridge.
