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Everett Hampton

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On Saipan, his mortar crew fired so many rounds so fast that when they fell back to regroup, they had to leave the mortar because it was too hot to pick up. After a successful campaign, Everett Hampton received a battlefield commission to 2nd Lieutenant. (5:03)

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On the way to Iwo Jima, the Marines were told to expect new tactics from the Japanese defenders, who had studied the previous American landings and were eager to correct their mistakes. Their deadliest move was to survey the entire island and pre-target every spot for their artillery and mortars. Marine Everett Hampton recalls the withering fire and how the enemy used the extensive tunnel network for cover. (3:31)

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Everett Hampton's unit lost nine officers in nine days on Iwo Jima. The 2nd Lieutenant was the only officer left so he was made company commander. His first task was to take a hill which he did but the Marines were forced to withdraw and that hill would be taken seven times before it was secure. Wounded by shrapnel, he had to evacuate. (3:47)

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Iwo Jima veteran Everett Hampton returned to the Marines when the Korean War broke out and commanded a company there on the static front line. His career continued with recruit training and contingency deployments until he retired as a Major. (4:57)

Florence Fattig

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Florence Fattig, an Army nurse, remembers two amputee patients she treated in one night during World War II, each of which had a very different take on their unfortunate situations. (1:38)

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Florence Fattig talks about the difficulties that amputee patients faced both during their physical therapy treatment and after the war had ended. (1:35)

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Florence Fattig talks about how difficult, but rewarding, it was to treat severe head injuries during World War II. (2:03)

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Florence Fattig remembers her mobile field hospital being shelled by German artillery in Luxembourg, and later being awarded a Bronze Star from General Patton for her actions that night. (3:15)

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Florence Fattig, a nurse in the Army Nurse Corps, goes into detail about how front line field hospitals worked, what kinds of injuries they saw, and the role she played in treating injured soldiers in Europe during World War II. (11:58)

Francis Anderson

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Francis Anderson shares the amazing story of how he was caught behind enemy lines as well as his journey back to base in North Africa. (9:00)