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Harvey C. Barnum

Vietnam | 1st Battalion, 12th Marines

Barney Barnum remembers his upbringing and one particular encounter at his high school that brought him to join the Marines. (6:16)
Barney Barnum recounts his rising through the ranks during his time with the 12th Marines, and then eventually serving in Vietnam with the 9th Marines. In a village in rural Vietnam, one of his most defining moments as a Marine began suddenly, causing him to think on his feet. Part 1/3 (6:04)
Taking continuous fire from a rural village in Vietnam, Barnum had to use quick thinking to get the remainder of his battalion out of the sticky situation. Part 2/3 (7:33)
After the firefight, Barnum had to deal with additional sniper fire and acted decisively to keep his troops safe. After all of this, he got some news from higher up; he was going to be receiving the Medal of Honor. Part 3/3 (5:41)
Barney Barnum recounts the men he served with during that major firefight in Vietnam and some of the other influential people during his service and the events that came as a result. (3:42)
Barney Barnum remembers a few of his most colorful excursions as a Marine. Navigating the Viet jungle proved a multitude of difficulties for his battalion. (7:37)
Barney Barnum remembers having to bring the discipline down on his command and they eventually got the message. Being in charge of other people's lives was a lot of responsibility for Barnum. (4:00)
Harvey Greenhaw

WWII | USS Thatcher

Harvey Greenhaw recalls a run-in with a Japanese kamikaze plane near Okinawa in May of 1945. (4:32)
Harvey Greenhaw describes the bombing of the caves at Corregidor in February of 1945, and receiving useful information from one captured Japanese officer. (2:25)
Harvey Sorensen

WWII | USS Thompson

After graduating from Officer Candidate School, Sorensen and six other men in his class became instructors at the training facility. Shortly after, Sorensen was sent to Northwestern Medical School to get his teeth pulled which resulted in a painful but equally humorous situation. (3:15)