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Harvard Kniffen

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Harvard Kniffen describes taking severe flak damage on a bombing run over Berlin. (2:38)

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Harvard Kniffen tells the amusing story of the time he caught the thief who had been stealing precious candy-bars at his camp in England. (1:01)

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Harvard Kniffen remembers one bombing mission when his navigator fell prey to the dangers of low oxygen. (1:24)

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A B-17 bombardier, Harvard Kniffen details the types of gear that his crew would wear for bombing missions. (2:09)

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Harvard Kniffen describes the "mercy missions" his unit flew delivering supplies to the Dutch and a special thank you message for their efforts. (1:13)

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Serving as a B-17 bombardier, Harvard Kniffen recalls the series of unlucky incidents that occurred during his first bombing mission over Europe. (7:07)

Harvey C. Barnum

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Barney Barnum remembers his upbringing and one particular encounter at his high school that brought him to join the Marines. (6:16)

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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)

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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)

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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)