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George Forrest

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George Forrest remembers the men under his command as both grand and simple, guys who could find humor in anything. Life in war meant that basic needs and desires came to the forefront. For Forrest, that meant ice cream and dry toilet paper. When he left the command, his men made sure he knew that he'd made a difference in their lives. (4:26)

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Returning from his first tour of Vietnam, George Forrest went straight to Fort Benning, so it was a good experience. As for the return from the second tour, it wasn't the worst day of his life, but it was right up there as he changed into civilian clothes to avoid the protesters. He thinks about the conditions for service members today and wonders if the overwhelming social media communications are a good thing for morale and focus. (4:22)

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The war changed him for the better, says George Forrest, though it took a while to realize that family was more important than chasing a military career. A visit to Vietnam decades after the conflict made him wonder if it had been worth it. He does know two things, he would have liked a free ticket to a Packers game and he wishes the war was remembered for more than alleged atrocities and stoned troops. (7:05)

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His Vietnam experienced influenced and guided every job he had throughout his life, says George Forrest. He was disappointed in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at first, but that changed when he visited. And he finally got his parade. (6:04)

George Horvath

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George Horvath was born in Wisconsin, but his father's work took him to Akron, Ohio. When he got the letter, George put in for the Navy which set him on a historic path. (2:03)

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George Horvath's first assignment was aboard the USS Chester (CL-1) where he was working in the boiler room. He was fortunate to survive the Japanese attacks on the ship which led it back to the States for repair. (1:36)

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After being sent back stateside, George Horvath would board the USS Indianapolis which was being loaded with some very critical materials for the war effort. (2:57)

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While underway, George Horvath would be sleeping underneath a gun turret when the USS Indianapolis passed a Japanese submarine. In only a matter of seconds would a massive casualty event occur. (2:38)

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The USS Indianapolis sunk in a matter of minutes, leaving hundreds of men stranded in the water. There was no help nearby. Days would pass as men fell victim to the ocean. (7:06)

George Howard

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He came from the pristine Montana wilderness. George Howard loved that part but he wanted to leave and do something else. He went to see a recruiter and the Marine dress blues snagged another one. (5:35)