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Charlie Pocock

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After re-enlisting in the service, Charlie Pocock passed his flight physical and was on active duty in Utah where he lived. When his plane was shot down over Vietnam, he had to think on his feet to run through the jungle and transmit his whereabouts via radio. (7:36)

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Charlie Pocock remembers rescuing a pilot that had gone down in the jungle near base. With the help of a soldier on the ground, he rescued the pilot and brought him back to safety. (7:46)

Charlie Powell

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Mr. Powell describes the circumstances of his rough trip from the U.S. to Europe on an English ship. (1:37)

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Mr. Powell briefly describes the aftermath he experienced after the Battle of Bastogne. (:57)

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Mr. Powell discusses the characteristics of German soldiers after the war had ended and coming into contact with many of them. (1:28)

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Mr. Powell discusses getting lost in France due to misdirection by his 2nd Lt. (1:14)

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Mr. Powell shares the details of his intense first combat experience in France. (1:39)

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Mr. Powell describes being badly wounded during a gasoline explosion and shares what he experienced while in the hospital. (1:52)

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Mr. Powell describes his experiences during a close call with German planes strafing his position. (1:08)

Charlie Surry

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While serving in a segregated unit tasked with maintaining transportation routes near the "Burma Road" leading from India into China, Charlie Surry recalls taking cover during a Japanese attack. (1:21)