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George Wilkerson

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They crossed the Rhine on a pontoon bridge. George Wilkerson's field artillery unit moved fast and were in five countries in as many months. It was cold, their mail couldn't catch up to them and George Patton managed to make them hate him, the one week they were under his command. (4:47)

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In Belgium, George Wilkerson's unit captured a gun factory and the whole inventory was offered up. He got a couple of nice shotguns and he also "liberated" a movie camera. His artillery unit was lucky in other ways, chiefly they got the coveted 10-in-1 ration. (5:20)

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At the end of the war, George Wilkerson was part of the force occupying Dachau. He describes the horrific scenes resulting from the genocide that was just becoming apparent. He spent some time in Europe before he returned stateside and was in two vehicle accidents. Apparently, the danger was not over. (Caution: Graphic Descriptions) (6:12)

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Expecting to be a part of the Japan invasion force, George Wilkerson went home for a 30 day leave. While he was there, the atomic bomb lifted that weight from his shoulders. He had to stay on for a while as a supply sergeant, but he was soon back at the University of Missouri. (5:28)

Gerald "Bud" Berry

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Gerald "Bud" Berry enlisted as an aviation cadet in 1942, and vividly describes what it was like flying among hundreds of planes on D-Day. He elaborates on what happened when a dangerous cloud bank threatened the mission. (5:41)

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Anti-aircraft bullets flew as American pilots bravely carried paratroopers on their D-Day mission. Gerald "Bud" Berry reflects back on the fiery fate of planes flying right next to him. (2:37)

Gerald Spinks

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As a crewmember on a landing craft tank (LCT), Gerald Spinks recalls what is was like delivering troops and supplies to Normandy Beach on D-Day. (8:19)

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Gerald Spinks describes a memorable but mysterious event he witnessed while unloading equipment off his landing craft tank. (2:16)

Geraldine Huls

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While serving as a nurse in England during WWII, Geraldine treats a wounded ball turret gunner who had broken his leg. The wounded airman ultimately becomes her husband. (1:24)

Gery Benedetti

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Gery Benedetti shares the story behind a cross which has served as a lucky charm for him and his family members. Provided by Bob Stevens, the Veterans' Forum. (2:58)