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Jim Larkin

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Jim Larkin had one overriding thought during Marine boot camp at Parris Island. He couldn't get out of there fast enough. One drill instructor in particular seemed to embody the obstacles to doing so. Later on, he understood the importance of the lessons learned there. (3:17)

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For seventeen year old Jim Larkin, what he found after he came ashore at Inchon was fascinating. The novelty of Asia soon wore off since there was a war to fight, but he discovered that the Koreans are a humble and polite people. It's not a bad way to be. (4:14)

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Marines were plucked in handfuls from many units to form a battalion sized group to bolster forces in Korea. When Jim Larkin got there, he became part of a team that spotted artillery. Within two weeks he was in battle. (4:10)

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The severity of the winter weather during the Korean War was over exaggerated, according to Jim Larkin. He suffered from it at times but combat keeps your mind on more immediate concerns. He also scoffs at criticism of the weapon he carried, the M-1 rifle. (4:40)

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The terrain out in front of the main line of resistance seemed like ten thousands yards of emptiness. Jim Larkin was waiting on his relief after five days at his post. The Marine who relieved him was an upbeat guy who would laugh at the Chinese machine guns. Part 1 of 2. (5:23)

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As Jim Larkin came down off the hill that was on the Korean front line, he was protected most of the way by the hill and a trench. But then he had to venture into the open and that's when the enemy guns opened up Part 2 of 2. (5:21)

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Nearing the end of his tour in Korea, Jim Larkin was more excited about seeing his brother, who was also in-country, than he was about going home. When he did get home, the excitement wore off fast. It was time to get back to work. (2:38)

Elizabeth Tilston

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It was a wonderful childhood for Elizabeth Tilston in Southport, which was near Liverpool. When the air raids began, her father built an underground bunker for his family, complete with plumbing and beds. (4:09)

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Sixteen year old Elizabeth Tilston wanted to do her part in the war so she enlisted in the British Army. That was delayed for a while when they discovered her age. During the war, she met two very important people, the future queen and her future husband. (5:59)

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The British Army made an ambulance driver out of Elizabeth Tilston. Her father had taught her to drive so it was a good assignment for her. She tells two tales about two of her more interesting rides, one with the most important VIP from France and the other with two German prisoners. (4:48)