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Marty Letellier

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Marine Marty Letellier knew better. Never volunteer, but he did anyway and went out on a patrol which almost went awry. His unit was chasing down stragglers left in South Korea after the Inchon landing dispersed the North Korean forces. (5:18)

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He had fought at the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, and the Chosin Reservoir and was nearly ready to board the ship home. Marty Letellier asked a Red Cross worker for some coffee and was told it would cost a dime. You've got to be kidding. (3:26)

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President Truman extended his three year commitment to four years, so Marine Marty Letellier had a little more service to go. He served at Great Lakes and Camp LeJeune. He didn't care for the latter but he did discover that he could take academic tests while there, which helped him greatly. (5:06)

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Marty Letellier pays tribute to his platoon leader, a Marine who led by example. The hardships of Korea were all worth it, especially when he looks at his adopted Korean grandchild. He does have some worries about the future of the military as fewer people volunteer or are even qualified to serve. (3:52)

Marvin Bone

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At first, after landing in Holland, Marvin Bone didn't see any Germans. Here he describes how that quickly changed and the fierce battles that ensued. (5:56)

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Jumping over the Rhine River proved to be the worst paratrooper experience Marvin Bone had. He explains how a fellow soldier died, describes the German fire power and recalls why the SS soldiers refused to surrender. (5:04)

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In this stirring reflection, Marvin Bone recalls the unthinkable images of WWII, talks about how he sustained a crippling injury, and his long battle with blood poisoning. (3:54)

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Right out of high school Marvin Bone enlisted into the Army. He vividly recalls surviving the rigorous paratrooper training, and how it helped him grow as a strong young man. (4:54)

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Fear! That's what Marvin Bone remembers about jumping into enemy territory. He describes the smell of gunpowder, the sight of hundreds of jumping paratroopers, and how his tough training prepared him for war. (5:06)

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In this chilling account, Marvin Bone recalls the dramatic effects of the weather, fighting the Germans in Bastogne, and surviving jumps behind enemy lines. He reflects on why it all feels like a dream. (2:42)