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Erling Kindem

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Long after the war had ended, Erling Kindem remembers taking a trip to Europe to see some of the gravesites of his friends. Seeing the concentration camps was a very powerful reminder for him about why he fought for what he did. (6:19)

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During missions, flak was a constant worry for Erling Kindem and his squadron. Once he transitioned into being a radio jammer, Kindem saw some very memorable sights while flying. (5:40)

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Through the many missions that Kindem faced, one in particular stands out where a crash landing seemed to be the only option for his plane. (9:44)

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Crossing back across the Atlantic from Europe was a journey for Kindem and his squadron. Upon coming home, he was greeted by his brothers who had also been discharged who had some stories to tell. (6:11)

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Transitioning into civilian life after the war was relatively seamless for Erling Kindem. Life in small-town Minnesota was easygoing for him and his wife. (8:18)

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The pains of war are still faintly with Erling Kindem, as he reminisces on the things he saw. He cannot emphasize enough the importance of serving your country however you can. (6:21)

Ernest Banasau

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Ernest Banasau shares the connections between his military lineage and Native American roots. (2:23)

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Ernest Banasau's journey from college flunkie to combat-ready soldier takes him from Texas to Tigerland to Pleiku, and is filled with surprises, pranks, and colorful characters. (7:35)

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Bravo Company has been all but wiped out, and Ernest Banasau worries that he and his buddies will be sent in to replace them. Instead, he joins A Company, where he experiences his first enemy contact - in the form of a rice paddy machine gun ambush. (6:44)

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Banasau takes a premature R&R and forgets his malaria pills, extending his absence for longer than he had planned. (3:07)