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Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz

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Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz remembers two things from Iraq that were unrelated to combat, an Iraqi youth he was fond of and a dinner with a General. (3:33)

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When the vehicle hit an IED, Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz was in the doorway and took most of the blast. All he could think of as he looked down at his shattered body was how long it would take before he could get back to his buddies, but he was beginning a long road to recovery. (Caution: strong language.) Part 1 of 2. (8:45)

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Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz describes the long road back to health after being hit with an IED blast in Iraq. Complicated surgeries and slow bureaucracies were what he faced for years, but he did find some allies in the non-profit organizations dedicated to helping wounded veterans. Part 2 of 2. (9:37)

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No regrets. That's how Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz feels about his service, even though he was severely injured. The bond with the others in his unit is as strong as ever and the future looks to him to be full of opportunity. (6:46)

Emmett McNamara

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Emmett McNamara remembers witnessing a French officer taking mortar shrapnel during a firefight with German soldiers holed up in a French chateau. (3:11)

Emmett Wilson

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Mr. Wilson describes moving into Hurtgen Forest in an attempt to take the town of Schmidt, and losing a significant amount of men in the process. (1:22)

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(Part 4/4) Mr. Wilson concludes sharing his epic story of survival and perseverance. (9:03)

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Mr. Wilson describes being bombed and strafed by German forces while stationed on Omaha Beach after the events of D-Day. (1:31)

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Mr. Wilson describes how he and his division dealt with snipers in France. (1:00)

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Mr. Wilson recalls spending a lot of time in foxholes while being bombed by German forces in attempts to take Schmitt. (1:57)