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Frank Johnson

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On the push across France into Germany, Frank Johnson spent a night in the old WWI trenches at Verdun. He was at Metz for two months in a siege of an old fort, where the Germans refused to surrender. He made his first foray into Germany at the town of Saarlautern. (This interview made possible with the support of WILLIAM C. ALEX.) (4:07)

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Near the end of the war, Frank Johnson led a small team of men to conduct shell reports to pinpoint a German battery that was harassing the infantry. This involved examining the patterns of soil in shell craters and led to several awards and a promotion. (This interview made possible with the support of WILLIAM C. ALEX.) (5:44)

Frank Long

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Frank Long talks about the dangers involved in catapulting aircraft off of the U.S.S. Trenton. (3:46)

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Frank Long, a fire control operator on the U.S.S. Trenton, describes the firepower of the ship and the risks involved in loading anti-aircraft shells. (5:26)

Frank Nilson

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While serving as a fireman at Yontan Airfield on Okinawa, Frank Nilson remembers a few of the numerous crashes that occurred there. (7:15)

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While serving as a Navy fireman, Frank Nilson talks about preparing for and observing the invasion of Okinawa in April of 1945. (9:04)

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Frank Nilson recalls the Japanese air raids he experienced while stationed in Okinawa during World War II. (2:37)

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Frank Nilson describes the role of his Navy unit, ACORN 29. (1:14)

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Frank Nilson recalls the disturbing story he was told regarding the numerous caves on Okinawa. (9:48)

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Nearing the end of World War II, Frank Nilson remembers how the Japanese shifted toward kamikaze attacks, and one particular attack which left him with serious burns. (6:53)