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Deryck Cook: The End of the War

Deryck Cook recalls how opportunities for fun,…

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James Russell: "They were gonna have to ditch."

James Russell describes the role his ship played…

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James Russell: Iwo Jima

James Russell describes the role his ship played…

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James Russell: Bartering in the Philippines

James Russell recalls his interactions with…

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James Russell: Surprise Encounter

James Russell describes his ship's encounter…

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James Russell: "Don't let the light go out."

James Russell explains how his ship fired…

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James Russell: "We got every nasty duty."

James Russell recalls how a new captain improved…

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James Russell: "The Lucky John D."

James Russell recalls the fighting capability of…

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James Russell: "Up the Mississippi"

James Russell recalls how his ship, the USS John…

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Reuben Griffin: "One of MacArthur's men"

Reuben Griffin describes the benefits of serving…

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Reuben Griffin: Japanese Officers' Quarters

Reuben Griffin describes how he and his fellow…

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Reuben Griffin: "Sentimental Journey"

Reuben Griffin describes his ship's…

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Faye Edwards: Japan

Faye Edwards describes her barracks in Yokohama,…

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Jimmy Doi: The Atomic Bomb

Jimmy Doi describes the impact of the atomic bomb…

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Jimmy Doi: "Because we looked alike"

Jimmy Doi describes how his entire regiment…

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Edith Bond: "The Nicest Boss"

Edith Bond recalls her work as aide to Captain…

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