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Harvard Kniffen

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Serving as a B-17 bombardier, Harvard Kniffen recalls the series of unlucky incidents that occurred during his first bombing mission over Europe. (7:07)

Harvey C. Barnum

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Barney Barnum remembers his upbringing and one particular encounter at his high school that brought him to join the Marines. (6:16)

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Barney Barnum recounts his rising through the ranks during his time with the 12th Marines, and then eventually serving in Vietnam with the 9th Marines. In a village in rural Vietnam, one of his most defining moments as a Marine began suddenly, causing him to think on his feet. Part 1/3 (6:04)

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Taking continuous fire from a rural village in Vietnam, Barnum had to use quick thinking to get the remainder of his battalion out of the sticky situation. Part 2/3 (7:33)

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After the firefight, Barnum had to deal with additional sniper fire and acted decisively to keep his troops safe. After all of this, he got some news from higher up; he was going to be receiving the Medal of Honor. Part 3/3 (5:41)

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Barney Barnum recounts the men he served with during that major firefight in Vietnam and some of the other influential people during his service and the events that came as a result. (3:42)

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Barney Barnum remembers a few of his most colorful excursions as a Marine. Navigating the Viet jungle proved a multitude of difficulties for his battalion. (7:37)

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Barney Barnum remembers having to bring the discipline down on his command and they eventually got the message. Being in charge of other people's lives was a lot of responsibility for Barnum. (4:00)

Harvey Greenhaw

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Harvey Greenhaw recalls a run-in with a Japanese kamikaze plane near Okinawa in May of 1945. (4:32)

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Harvey Greenhaw describes the bombing of the caves at Corregidor in February of 1945, and receiving useful information from one captured Japanese officer. (2:25)