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Jim Lowe

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During a mission in Da Nang, Lowe and his men were approaching a refinery that the Viet Cong had blown up when artillery started landing around them. It turned out to be "not-so-friendly fire." (4:24)

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Dasher Wheatley was one of many Australian soldiers that fought with Lowe in Vietnam. Each had his own nickname, and each was strange in his own way. Dash sat with his fellow Aussies every day in the cafeteria while Lowe sat with the Air Force Bird Dogs. One day, Dash invited Lowe to sit with him and his “mates”, and what happened as a result left Dash and the other Aussies laughing. (6:01)

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Dasher Wheatley was out on a search and destroy mission, and he and his men quickly found themselves outmanned and outgunned. Butch Swanton, who was on the mission with Dash, was hit, and Dash ordered everyone else to retreat while he stayed with Swanton to get him evacuated. (3:10)

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When Lowe was finally scheduled to return home, he landed at Travis Air Force Base, went to San Francisco, and then finally his home in Chicago. Lowe’s very first civilian encounter was surprising and confusing. Lowe had some difficulty readjusting to civilian life, but his wife and family were patient and he was able to assimilate back into the civilian culture. (8:19)

Jim McCabe

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Jim McCabe recalls his combat experiences during World War II, beginning from his first combat at the Battle of the Bulge to crossing over the Rhine River into Germany. (14:38)

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During the Battle of the Bulge, Jim McCabe tells his story about taking cover from German artillery fire in an unfortunate location. (6:19)

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Jim McCabe describes the "worst thing" he saw during all of his combat experience. (1:16)

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Jim McCabe details the role of his chemical mortar battalion, their unique artillery, and their effectiveness during the Battle of the Bulge. (3:15)

Jim McCurry

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Mr. McCurry explains how the USS Newport set the world record for the fastest trans-Pacific passage in history during their trip back to the States. (3:05)

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Mr. McCurry describes what it feels like to be shot at on a daily basis and the toll that war takes on an individual. (3:07)