Russ Ayling served in the Army Air Force during the second world war. He served in the 461st service squadron which traveled all over Europe cleaning up crashed aircraft.
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Frank Cybulski talks about his experiences as a gunners mate on a PT Boat in world war two. While he is off fighting a war many of his family members are suffering in Poland.
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Art Marshall served in the US Navy as a Higgins boat driver during world war two. As time passes memories are forgotten… but the one memory that stands out is the battle for Iwo Jima.
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Bob Lewandowski grew up in Toledo,Ohio and served in the US Navy during the war. He is a life member of VFW Roman “Buddy” Frankowski Post 5530.
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The Toledo Blade wrote an article for D-Day feturing Robert Krupp… and a short video. He was best friends with my Grandfather.. and one of our first interviews when we started History Documented. Well we interviewed him a few years ago, and here is the Full interview for your viewing pleasure.
The Blade short video:
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Julius Bono ( Bo-na) fought a very different kind of war. He served 4 years in the army air corps during world war two. He didn’t fly in a bomber, or fighter plane but a C-47 ( Sky Train). A defenseless airplane that is well known as the plane which dropped paratroopers out of the sky, and as commercial airline after the war.
They flew missions alone, to support the front lines, hopping from island to island all over the Pacific. Often the first planes to land, Julius shares a very diff... Read Full Story
Walt Auxter gives us a better understanding of why Memorial Day is sometimes a daily routine for many veterans. Walt was born in Fremont, Ohio and served with the 44th Division, 324 Inf, Company F which was comprised of many Fremont natives. Walt talks in depth about a close friend who was killed. A memory that has never faded, as Walt thinks of him daily… and visits his grave on a regular basis.
To the general public Memorial day is simply a day off work, or a day to honor our fallen ... Read Full Story
