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George Marchi

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During occupation duty in Koblenz, George Marchi experienced some delayed psychological effects from his experience during the sinking of the Leopoldville. On the positive side, he was transferred to Vienna where he experienced the reborn arts scene. (4:21)

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George Marchi was saddened by the death of two close friends when his ship was torpedoed, but his duty afterward in France gave him a sense of closeness with the French people. (4:45)

George Mason

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George Mason recalls growing up without a father which led him to drop out of high school to support himself. Once he turned 17, his mother signed his waiver for him to join the service. (3:48)

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Training was essential for George Mason and his division as they faced challenges in the Samoan islands in the Pacific. (4:03)

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George Mason and his division had a long crossing to get to American Samoa in the Pacific. For a 17-year old, these new experiences were challenging but enjoyable. (4:04)

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Being a gunner in his division, George Mason had to react quickly when faced with direct infantry combat. The enemy were nighttime fighters which prompted their division to have to adapt to that type of warfare. (7:51)

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George Mason remembers the Japanese fighters they faced in battle and the distinct smell that you could sense once they came near the division. Because of the difficult island conditions, disease was always a problem for Mason and his fellow soldiers. (4:41)

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After such extensive training, Mason and his division got into outstanding shape that assisted in each of their new assault landings in the Pacific. (3:40)

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Facing the difficulties of jungle warfare, George Mason and his division had to deal with the fierce Japanese fighters, unique diseases and increasing hunger. (7:06)

George McLaughlin

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In 1938, twenty one dollars a month made a real difference. That's what George McLaughlin received when he joined the National Guard. His unit was activated in early 1941 and he rapidly became a very young Master Sergeant. When he was sent to Alaska, it was decided that the tents they were assigned were not adequate, so they milled the lumber to build barracks. (5:01)