Aviation Mechanic
May 31, 2009
Floyd Rasmusson was born in eastern Michigan and moved to Toledo,Oh around the age of 7. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940, and would soon find himself involved in mechanics. During the war he serviced many airplanes, and also was a trainer in Orlando, Florida.
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Beyond Duty
May 28, 2009
Erro (Mike) Michelson was born and raised in DeKalb, ILL. He worked like any man of the time period. What sets him apart from the average man is his strong dedication.
Engineering War
May 20, 2009
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Don Ash was a hardworking young man. He attended high-school during the day, and worked 2 different jobs during the night.
A country boy at sea
May 3, 2009
Nelson Bell grew up on a farm in the small town of Circleville,Ohio just south of Columbus.
Nelson tells us many stories of life as a young man living through the beginning of the war. He then details his experience in the Navy, which began shortly before the end of the war. Read more
1st Calvary
May 1, 2009
Leonard Newman was born and raised in Cleveland,Ohio.
He joined the military as soon as he was old enough to serve. He found himself serving as a replacement in Japan. He tells a wonderful story of what life was like in post war Japan. He talks to us about seeing Hiroshima, and routing the Japanese people from caves. Read more
Far from home
April 23, 2009
Jim Peake lived a simple life growing up. He had a job working for Ohio Bell straight out of high school. He had no where else in the world he needed to be. He called Toledo, Ohio his home until history had other plans for him.
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Navy W.A.V.E
April 21, 2009
Nancy Tait served her country from 1942-1944.
Iron Coffin
April 7, 2009
Bob French served his country during World War 2 by driving Sherman 75mm tank through Germany. He was a member of the 5th armored division, and entered his first battle soon after crossing the Rhine river. Read more
Bill King US Navy- LST1030
April 5, 2009
Bill a former graduate of what is now named Patrick Henry High School had his deferment all wrapped up when the war broke out. Bill received two pay checks from the Navy for his work in his family owned business. He decided enough was enough, and decided to enlist. Little did he know the adventure that awaited him.This small town boy, would soon become a man in a far different world. Read more
Sgt. Rex Turner
April 4, 2009
In civilian life Rex Turner worked at Willy’s Overland before the war. He was drafted, and served in the United States Army. He was in the 5th Army 735th MP Battalion, serving overseas in England from 1942-1945. Read more
