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Dee Friesen

Vietnam | 90th Attack Squadron

Dee Friesen relates a funny story about one of the officers in his unit at Bien Hoa that had to do with painting some barracks. His roommate there was Dwight Kelly, who would sometimes fly missions with him. (3:29)
Dee Friesen's tour of Vietnam was cut short. It was late in the war and the US was winding down operations. When he got to the airport in San Francisco, he was subjected to the usual harassment from anti-war protestors. (5:03)
After his Vietnam tour, Dee Friesen had a series of assignments including teaching at the Air Force Academy and doing research and testing for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. (6:35)
Some of the guys he grew up with went to Canada during the war. After he returned from his Vietnam tour, Dee Friesen had to bite his tongue while listening to those sentiments. Silence was the best answer. (4:15)
DeLoss Marken

WWII | 34th Infantry Division

Chaplain DeLoss Marken's time in North Africa continues, including footage of Winston Churchill visiting troops in the area. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-2) (10:35)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken continues sharing his perspective of the sights he experienced while training in Northern Ireland in early 1942. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 1-2) (11:56)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken concludes his footage of North Africa, including shots of German prisoners of war and General Eisenhower. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-4) (15:07)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken continues his description of his time in Italy, including shots of buildings in Naples, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and locals relaxing near the Naples harbor. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-2) (14:03)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken describes film footage he recorded in North Africa in late 1942, which includes scenes of local Arab life, soldiers taking time out for recreation, as well as soldiers preparing for battle. Provided by the family of Deloss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 2-3) (13:43)
Chaplain DeLoss Marken remembers some of the daily life and sights his camera witnessed while he served in Italy in 1943. Provided by the family of DeLoss Marken. (A Chaplain's View, Part 3-1) (11:30)