Ken Burns's THE WAR explores the history and horror of WWII from an
American perspective. The film focuses on a handful of men and women
from four American towns, but could have aimed cameras at any town in
America for deeply personal stories about WWII. KACV is collecting
stories from our community about the war. You can search these local
stories as well as similar ones from across the country. |
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Roy McClellan | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Roy
McClellan, of Spearman, TX, recalls his service as a radio operator in
the South Pacific during WWII. Roy also talks about his various duties
and time at Guadalcanal. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Roy McClellan | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Roy
McClellan, of Spearman, TX, discusses his service through the South
Pacific building airfields. Roy also recalls the first American
casualty he saw. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Roy McClellan | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Roy McClellan, of Spearman, TX, remembers the welcome surprise of seeing other friends from Spearman in the service. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Roy McClellan | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Roy
McClellan, of Spearman, TX, recalls combat missions in Okinawa and
throughout the South Pacific. Roy discusses his responsibilities as a
radio operator in the US Navy. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Ralph Blodgett | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Ralph
Blodgett, of Spearman, TX, talks about the risks of contracting malaria
or other tropical diseases while serving in India as a meteorologist. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Ralph Blodgett | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Ralph Blodgett, of Spearman, TX, discusses how he became a meteorologist for the Army Air Corps in India during WWII. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Ralph Blodgett | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Ralph
Blodgett, of Spearman, TX, explains how pilots relied on the weather
reports he produced during his service in India. Ralph discusses how
the changing weather in India made it hard for accurate predictions or
safe flying. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Rue Sanders | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Rue
Sanders, of Spearman, TX, explains how he came to serve in the Army Air
Corps and remembers how he was injured during a bombing mission. Rue
also explains how the hospitals prepared for casualties before D-Day. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Rue Sanders | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Rue
Sanders, of Spearman, TX, describes a few of the bombing missions he
served on while part of the 95th bomb group in the Army Air Corps. Rue
also talks about an encounter with a German battleship that damaged his
plane. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Perryton ISD
Harry
Stumpf of Spearman, TX, describes treating wounded Marines off the
coast of Iwo Jima as a Navy Hospital Corpsman. In addition, Stumpf
details two close calls and the circumstances that could have "earned"
him the Purple Heart. Submitted on 5/29/2008 through KACV |
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Mary Haun Schumann | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Mary
Haun Schumann, of Spearman, TX, relates her experience as a woman who
entered the workforce for the first time during WWII. Mary also talks
about the celebrations after the end of the war. Submitted on 5/7/2008 through KACV |
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John Trindle | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
John
Trindle, of Spearman, TX, discusses the reasons he was never sent for
overseas combat. John also describes his service disassembling bombers
in the Army Air Corps after the war. Submitted on 5/7/2008 through KACV |
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John Trindle | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
John
Trindle, of Spearman, TX, discusses the basic training and flight
school training he received in Lubbock, TX. John relates how he later
became an MP. Submitted on 5/7/2008 through KACV |
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Wilma Clark | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Wilma
Clark, of Spearman, TX, explains how her brother was recruited to train
for the Doolittle Raid. Wilma relates how those soldiers involved in
the raid on Japanese islands were under very strict discretion and
secrecy. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Wilma Clark | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Wilma
Clark, of Spearman, TX, recalls the blackout procedures citizens in
California had to follow. Wilma explains how citizens had to have
blackout curtains if they wanted to have lights on in the evening. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Wilma Clark | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Wilma
Clark, of Spearman, TX, remembers the reactions of citizens to the
attacks on Pearl Harbor. Wilma also remembers how many
Japanese-American citizens living in California were forced to live in
internment camps. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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James Cunningham | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
James
Cunningham, of Spearman, TX, discusses the celebrations and reactions
of citizens on the home front when the war was pronounced over. James
also talks about how the patriotism of the country left a deep
impression on him. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Perryton ISD
Harry
Stumpf of Spearman, TX, describes how one Japanese soldier hid among
dead American soldiers and the crude method of burial on the island of
Iwo Jima. Mr. Stumpf served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman in the Pacific
Theater. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Perryton ISD
Harry
Stumpf of Spearman, TX, describes both tragic and humorous moments
while serving as a Navy Hospital Corpsman on the island of Iwo Jima. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Harry
Stumpf, of Spearman, TX, explains his duties in the Seabees. Harry also
recalls the difficulties of losing friends in the service. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Harry
Stumpf, of Spearman, TX, recalls his contribution in the Battle of Iwo
Jima. Harry explains how he worked in the hospital attending the
wounded by night. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Harry Stumpf | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Harry
Stumpf, of Spearman, TX, describes the training he received in the US
Marines. Harry also explains how he was trained to help doctors assist
the wounded. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Granville Boyd | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Granville
Boyd, of Spearman, TX, discusses how he came to join the US Marines.
Granville also talks about the various training he received during his
service in the South Pacific. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Granville Boyd | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Granville
Boyd, of Spearman, TX, describes his service on Saipan. Granville
explains how the Japanese launched a tank battle during his time in the
US Marines. He also mentions the difficulties of losing friends in the
service. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Granville Boyd | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Granville Boyd, of Spearman, TX, describes the post-war celebrations on the home front after news of V-J Day. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Don Knox | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Don
Knox, of Spearman, TX, describes his service throughout Europe as part
of a parachute infantry. Don also shares his experiences from the
Battle of Bastogne. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Cecil Reynolds | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Cecil
Reynolds, of Spearman, TX, discusses why he received a Bronze Star for
his service in the US Army. Cecil also recalls how he was injured in
the war and thus received a Purple Heart. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Cecil Reynolds | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Cecil
Reynolds, of Spearman, TX, describes his service in the US Army at the
Battle of Okinawa. Cecil also remembers the celebrations after V-J Day. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Billy Miller | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Billy
Miller, of Spearman, TX, relates his experiences island hopping in the
South Pacific as a US Marine. Billy also describes the loss of friends
and comrades in battle. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Billy Miller | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Billy Miller, of Spearman, TX, discusses his war experiences as a US Marine in the South Pacific. Submitted on 5/6/2008 through KACV |
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Alton Ellsworth | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Alton
Ellsworth, of Spearman, TX, shares his memories from his time in the
Army Air Corps. Alton explains why he served stateside during the war
and recalls his responsibilities. Submitted on 5/1/2008 through KACV |
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Alton Ellsworth | Spearman, Texas - video by Spearman High School
Alton
Ellsworth, of Spearman, TX, discusses joining the Army Air Corps and
enlisting with friends. Alton also recalls his reaction to the attacks
on Pearl Harbor. Submitted on 5/1/2008 through KACV |
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