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Harold Gibbens

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There were two ships ferrying troops from Southampton to Cherbourg. Harold Gibbens heard an explosion and looked to see the other ship, the SS Leopoldville, all lit up. A German torpedo had found it's mark. That disaster would affect the deployment of his division in the European campaign. (This interview made possible with the support of COL ROBERT W. RUST, USMCR (ret.) in honor of LtGen Lawrence Snowden & LtGen George Christmas.) (5:52)

Harold Hardin

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He was in Naval ROTC at Georgia Tech and was told to finish his studies, but the Navy decided he was needed in the war effort, so Harold Hardin went aboard the USS Saturn, a refrigerator ship, as one of five young ensigns. The Saturn plied the Atlantic waters, delivering food to bases and ships at sea. (This interview made possible with the support of LORETTA A. ANGERER.) (6:54)

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While his ship was docked in France, General George Patton came aboard and Lt. Harold Hardin got to meet him. He asked the feared leader why he cursed at his troops. This led to an intense, private moment between the two. When he wasn't scolding generals, Hardin was gunnery officer on a supply ship, dodging submarines and delivering food around the Atlantic. (This interview made possible with the support of LORETTA A. ANGERER.) (4:53)

Harold Latham

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After the invasion of Okinawa, Harold Latham describes finding a surprisingly different challenge on the beach. (1:14)

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While fighting in France, Harold Latham recalls having to deal with a cow which threatened to give away his position. (1:38)

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Harold Latham remembers his "first taste of war" when his Coast Guard group was approached by German U-boats while training in Scotland. (1:12)

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Harold Latham describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France in 1944. (1:13)

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Aboard the USS Bayfield, Harold Latham describes fighting off Japanese aircraft during the invasion of Okinawa. (2:24)

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Harold Latham remembers the invasion of Iwo Jima and helping one fellow soldier make a final salute to the flag atop Mount Suribachi. (2:24)

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Harold Latham remembers how one Admiral chose to take his own life rather than lead his men into another "slaughter" after the Normandy invasion. (:49)