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Antonio A. Tafolla’s World War II Experience, Antonio Alderette Tafolla
Bill Collier pays tribute to his father-in-law’s service during World War II and recounts Tony Tafolla’s harrowing experiences as a Japanese prisoner of war. The piece also describes Tafolla’s family, his reasons for enlisting, and the suffering he endured for four years. -
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“Forget” a Poem by Glenn Allison, Glenn Allison
A poem written by Glenn Allison about his time in Vietnam. -
“In Just a Little While” a Poem By Glenn Allison, Glenn Allison
A poem written by Glenn Allison about his time in Vietnam. -
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“My Purple Heart” Part 1 By Ken Daniel, Ken Daniel
First part of Ken Daniel’s story about how he received a Purple Heart. -
“My Purple Heart” Part 2 By Ken Daniel, Ken Daniel
The second part of the story of how Ken Daniel received his Purple Heart. -
“My Purple Heart” Part 3 By Ken Daniel, Ken Daniel
The third part of Ken Daniel’s Purple Heart story. -
“Night” a Poem By Glenn Allison, Glenn Allison
A poem written by Glenn Allison about his experiences in Vietnam -
“Operation Drill Press” by George W. Hollis, George W. Hollis
These documents concern Project Drill Press (July 1965-May 1966). One is an overview of the project and the other is SMSgt. George W. Hollis’s account of the operation. -
“Peace” A Poem by Glenn Allison, Glenn Allison
Poem written by Glenn Allison about his time in Vietnam. -
“Peril on the Sea” by Michael Gonzales, Jr., Michael Gonzales, Jr.
A personal account from Michael Gonzales Jr., who served as the Navy Combat Information Center watch supervisor aboard the minesweeper U.S.S. Dextrous during the Persian Gulf War. -
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“The Forgotten History; The Mining Campaigns of Vietnam 1967-1973” by Michael Gonzales, Jr., Michael Gonzales Jr.
Chief Michael Gonzales, Jr. reveals the importance of the naval mining operations during the Vietnam War. -
“The Norfolk Incident” by Michael Gonzales, Jr., Michael Gonzales, Jr.
Chief Michael Gonzales, Jr. recounts a harrowing incident off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. -
“The Odyssey of the 324th Fighter Group” from Toby Soto, Toby Soto
Photos from The Odyssey of the 324th Fighter Group, edited by Frederick H. Ziervogel. -
“The Warrington Incident” by Michael Gonzales, Jr., Michael Gonzales
Chief Michael Gonzales, Jr. recounts how two naval mines caused heavy damage to the U.S.S. Warrington.
