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Myron Harrington

Vietnam | 1st Marine Division

Upon graduating from The Citadel, Lt. Harrington was placed into Officer Candidate School. It was from here that he would join the Marine Corps and be shipped off to Vietnam for combat. (5:48)
Due to his network of friends and colleagues, Lt. Harrington was able to find himself taking over the Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. This unit was heavily trained and ready for combat, which really helped in the long run. (7:11)
In 1968, Captain Myron Harrington led the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in a challenging attack on the citadel in Hue City, Vietnam. The urban battlefield was heavily fortified with enemy machine guns and mortars, but the Marines had to move forward. This is the story of how he and his men meticulously planned and executed the prolonged charge on the tower; actions that earned Harrington the Silver Star and Navy Cross. (15:34)
Here Myron Harrington talks about what happened after the intense battle of Hue City in Vietnam. They had a brief rehab period to compensate for all the lost men and heavy casualties. Harrington was thankful that he was still alive after all of that. (5:26)
Myron Harrington recalls day-to-day living experiences while at war in Vietnam. Some of which include involvement with mail from back home, food rations, and radio communication. (5:32)
After coming home from Vietnam, Harrington did a lot of traveling around before finally settling in one spot. Here he tells about the places he went and the events he participated in. (4:25)
After traveling around a lot post-returning from Vietnam, Harrington actually went back to the country for his second tour. This time he was an advisor, and the war was very close to an end. In addition, he shares some final thoughts about the war and for future generations. (9:34)
Nade Habshey

WWII | Nose Gunner, Army Air Corps, 15th Air Force, 449th Bomb Group, 717th Squadron

While in gunnery school, Nade experiences a portion of the door to his nose gunner turret flying off and lodging in the wing. (2:33)
Nade tells a funny story about his first mission on a B-24 while overseas. (1:25)
Nade's B-24 is hit by flak and loses one engine. Things go from bad to worse. (6:00)