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Clarence Higginbotham

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Immediately when he got to the Vosges Mountains, Higginbotham and the other men were tasked with replacing the men that came before them. He was given the position of machine gunner and squad leader, and he recalls his first combat experience up in the cold mountains. (This interview made possible with the support of ANITA ENDRIS MANUEL.) (4:07)

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While not in the midst of combat, Higginbotham and his company were taking some time to go around a flank. Suddenly, they heard the firing of enemy machine guns and, before he knew it, Higginbotham was hit in both of his legs, leaving him unable to stand or walk. He was transported by railroad to a hospital in England. (This interview made possible with the support of ANITA ENDRIS MANUEL.) (5:42)

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When he got back to his outfit, the war was still ongoing, and Higginbotham was still having trouble with his legs. While making their way through Germany, it was his job to keep an eye out for young Germans who might shoot from steeples. He remembers a time in particular that a young German boy shot at and killed one of them. Shortly after, the war was over and he got to go home. (This interview made possible with the support of ANITA ENDRIS MANUEL.) (3:33)

Clarence Irwin

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Brigadier General Clarence Irwin finds himself in a precarious position on a Pacific island (:31)

Clarence Zickafoose

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Clarence Zickafoose undergoes flight training and flies the F4U Corsair against the Japanese during the later stages of the war in the Pacific. (15:38)

Claude Miller

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While serving as a helmsman, Claude Miller describes trying to keep his ship steady during a typhoon. (1:28)

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Claude Miller discusses the great naval advancements the United States made from 1942-1944. (:48)

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While on a convoy of troop transports, Claude Miller recalls his ship being too late to receive a particular message. (2:19)

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Claude Miller recalls dealing with German submarines in the Mediterranean Sea. (2:15)

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Claude Miller talks about how living near a naval base kept him informed on what was going on before and during World War II, and how many people were outspoken against involvment in the war. (5:04)