SEARCH RESULTS

Ed Fulghum

---

Ed Fulghum has a message for future generations. You're going to have a much harder time than he did. He had only a sixth grade education, but possessed great intelligence which propelled him to a successful career. (3:07)

Ed Harrell

---

Ed Harrell describes in detail the sinking of the USS Indianapolis from Japanese torpedoes, which left nearly 900 Sailors and Marines in shark-infested Pacific waters. Part 1 of 4. (8:04)

---

After his ship was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, Ed Harrell continues his story of survival, fighting off hallucinations and sharks, while adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Part 2 of 4. (8:50)

---

Ed Harrell continues his story of survival into the third day adrift in the Pacific Ocean. Part 3 of 4. (9:11)

---

After being adrift in the Pacific for four days, Ed Harrell concludes his story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, which only a quarter of the crew ultimately survived. Part 4 of 4. (10:09)

---

Ed Harrell shares the efforts he and other former crewmembers went through to clear Rear Admiral Charles McVay's name after the admiral was court-martialed for his accused role in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. (10:30)

---

Ed Harrell describes the events leading up to the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the threat that kamikaze aircraft posed to U.S. ships during that battle. (3:48)

---

Ed Harrell describes the injuries he suffered after surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and floating in the Pacific Ocean for four days, for which he received a Purple Heart. (1:49)

---

Ed Harrell remembers his first impression of the USS Indianapolis and his first experience being at sea headed into combat during World War II. (3:27)

---

Ed Harrell recalls the bombardment of the island of Okinawa prior to the landing-force invasion. (1:24)