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Elmer "Wish" Wisherd

WWII | Tech Sgt., 91st Troop Carrier Squadron, 439th Troop Carrier Group

In this chilling account Elmer Wisherd describes flying into German territory before encountering heavy gunfire in Holland. After a bullet pierced his plane, he recalls what happened next. (1:35)
Elmer Wisherd humorously recalls what happened when a Quartermaster was assigned to help him on a mission into Southern France, although that mission proved to be quite dangerous. (1:05)
Elmer "Wish" Wisherd describes how he became a crew chief aboard airplanes hauling paratroopers during training at Fort Benning. He vividly recalls one chilling, but deadly incident. (4:20)
Elmer Dunn

WWII | USS Cacapon

Elmer Dunn was born and raised in Atlanta, and when the war broke out in 1941, he recalls the world changing. As soon as he was able, he joined the Navy, alongside other local friends of his, and after a few short weeks he was boarding the USS Cacapon en route to Okinawa. (11:35)
On the way to Okinawa, Elmer Dunn reflects on the losses the Navy and Marines had faced up to that point. The closer they got to the invasion the more they'd encounter submarines, or one of the Kamikaze pilots, one of which would leave him with a lifelong injury. (3:40)
Looking for a way off the guns, Elmer Dunn described how he put in for a new "rate" to make his way into the Galley. Even though he had no training, he picked it up quickly. (4:34)
Elmer Dunn recalls an event that happened in the Galley when they were moving Marines across the Pacific. His friend Cicero caught the heat, but got a laugh about the whole event a couple days later. (2:31)
After the war concluded, Elmer Dunn was sent all over Asia to ship oil. However, on one departure hit a snag and things went from bad to worse for Elmer. (9:42)
Elmer Foytan

WWII | 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

Elmer Foytan recollects both the heroism and poor judgement of one fellow Marine while stationed on Guadalcanal. (1:26)
Elmer Foytan remembers his long mysterious voyage towards Guadalcanal in June of 1942, and the advice given by a commanding general before invading. (2:23)