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Edgar Dunlap

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While Edgar Dunlap was stationed in the Pacific, he was given the chance to meet Senator Richard Russell. Not only were Senator Russell and Ed from the same state, but the Senator was also a friend of Ed's father. While Ed was digging a latrine, the Senator's aide approached him, and told him to get in formal clothes to meet the Senator. Unfortunately, Ed was already wearing his best clothes. (1:13)

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After the surrender, Edgar Dunlap was sent to Japan as part of the occupying force. Mr. Dunlap talks about his time and his travels as part of the Army that occupied the country. (1:50)

Edsel Flanders

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Mr. Flanders briefly discusses aiding British forces during Operation Market Garden. (:49)

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Mr. Flanders describes aiding an engineer who had nearly been blown to pieces due to a mine explosion. (:58)

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Mr. Flanders describes the casualties that resulted from the immense damage caused by a German Brigade. (:50)

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Mr. Flanders describes how he and additional medics would treat shrapnel wounds during the war. (2:26)

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Mr. Flanders discusses the armor that belonged to the 7th Armored Division, and describes the devastating effects inflicted by 88mm guns. (6:05)

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As a result of the destruction of an American ambulance, Mr. Flanders briefly describes the tragic loss of several troops. (:39)

Edward Ayson

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Edward Ayson's family is originally from the Philippines, but he was born and grew up in Hawaii. His family was deeply affected by the Pearl Harbor attack and World War II as a whole. By the time Ayson was 18, he was drafted and began training at Schofield Barracks, spent four years in Germany, more time in Hawaii, and eventually began his first tour in Vietnam. Shortly after, he got a gunshot wound and was taken out of combat. (5:01)

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After getting wounded in his first Vietnam tour, Ayson got out of the hospital and went to flight school. After that he was sent to medevac school to learn how to become part of an aircraft rescue medical team. He explains exactly what a medevac team is and does for those who may not know. From there he had his second tour in Vietnam, helping rescue as many injured infantry men as he could. (7:45)