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Harold Hardin

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While his ship was docked in France, General George Patton came aboard and Lt. Harold Hardin got to meet him. He asked the feared leader why he cursed at his troops. This led to an intense, private moment between the two. When he wasn't scolding generals, Hardin was gunnery officer on a supply ship, dodging submarines and delivering food around the Atlantic. (This interview made possible with the support of LORETTA A. ANGERER.) (4:53)

Harold Latham

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After the invasion of Okinawa, Harold Latham describes finding a surprisingly different challenge on the beach. (1:14)

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While fighting in France, Harold Latham recalls having to deal with a cow which threatened to give away his position. (1:38)

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Harold Latham remembers his "first taste of war" when his Coast Guard group was approached by German U-boats while training in Scotland. (1:12)

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Harold Latham describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France in 1944. (1:13)

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Aboard the USS Bayfield, Harold Latham describes fighting off Japanese aircraft during the invasion of Okinawa. (2:24)

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Harold Latham remembers the invasion of Iwo Jima and helping one fellow soldier make a final salute to the flag atop Mount Suribachi. (2:24)

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Harold Latham remembers how one Admiral chose to take his own life rather than lead his men into another "slaughter" after the Normandy invasion. (:49)

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Harold Latham talks in detail about landing at Utah Beach on D-Day. (6:49)

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Harold Latham shares a memorable Christmas story from the winter of 1944, which began with a dangerous raiding mission and ended with a friendly meal. (6:40)