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Alton Cadenhead recalls his training on the rifle range during World War II.

Alton Cadenhead recalls arriving in San Francisco during victory celebrations at the end of the war.

Alton Cadenhead remembers going to school in another county when the local school system ran out of money during the Great Depression.

Alton Cadenhead describes the difficult process of taking the beach during the Battle of Guam in World War II.

Alton Cadenhead describes the shock of arriving at boot camp and subsequent training on Parris Island in South Carolina.

Alton Cadenhead describes preparing for the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Alton Cadenhead describes how he met his wife, Ila Walls, at his first job.

Alton Cadenhead recalls meeting President Franklin Roosevelt in Georgia in the 1930s.

Alton Cadenhead describes events that took place on board ship the night before invasions of Guam and Iwo Jima.

Alton Cadenhead describes a brief furlough he received before entering combat in World War II.

Alton Cadenhead remembers a reunion in the Pacific with his drill instructor from boot camp.

Alton Cadenhead remembers where he was when he heard that President Franklin Roosevelt had died.

Alton Cadenhead describes his reasons for enlisting in the Marine Corps during World War II.

Alton Cadenhead describes how plans for retaking of the island of Guam changed in the midst of battle.

Alton Cadenhead remembers losing his closest friend in battle during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.

Alton Cadenhead describes the first casualty during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.