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Fred Simonini

WWII | 57th Portable Surgical Hospital

While stationed in the Philippines, Fred Simonini recalls his hospital unit taking in a small army of surrendered Japanese soldiers. (1:04)
Fred Simonini describes the role of his Portable Surgical Hospital as well as a few memorable events they experienced in the Pacific during World War II. (2:03)
Fred Springs

WWII | USS Yorktown (CV-10)

Fred Springs shares one particularly gory accident aboard the USS Yorktown flight deck. (1:07)
Fred Springs recalls a few close calls from kamikazes, including one which took the lives of several fellow sailors. (3:04)
Fred Springs talks about performing burials at sea aboard the USS Yorktown. (:52)
Near the island of Iwo Jima, Fred Springs remembers taking part in emergency aircraft landings after a nearby battle. (2:36)
A barrier operator aboard the USS Yorktown, Fred Springs describes how the landing cables stopped incoming planes and how dangerous the cables could be. (3:48)
Fred Springs shares a funny moment regarding lunch on the rough seas. (1:21)
Fred Springs recalls witnessing the explosions aboard the USS Franklin after it was hit by a lone Japanese bomber. (1:19)
Fred VanLaningham

WWII | Multiple Units

Once Fred VanLaningham decided he was going to join the Navy, he had to get his parents permission because he was only seventeen. No way, you must graduate first. So he went to see if the principal could help him. (5:16)