0:00 - Describing a typical day in theater of war

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Keywords: ammunition; bathing; food; K-Ration; provisions; supplies

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5:17 - Encountering local people and downtime in the field

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Keywords: camaraderie; friendship; Italians; K-ration; talking; uniform

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8:02 - Friendships made during war

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Keywords: ambush; bravery; Killed in Action (KIA); lifelong friendships

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12:22 - Describing downtime in the rest areas

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Keywords: "Up Front" (Cartoon); Beer rations; Bill Mauldin; conversation; letter writing; Stars and Stripes (military newspaper); V-mail

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16:58 - Listing his military awards and decorations and his family's pride in his service

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Keywords: Bronze Star; campaign buttons; Combat Infantryman Badge; Distinguished Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Oak Leaf Cluster; Purple Heart

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22:06 - War memories - helping the wounded in battle and celebrating victory

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Keywords: Allied victory; celebration; dancing; Lost Battalion; party; Stars and Stripes (military newspaper); withdrawal

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26:19 - Post-War - Discharge and return to the United States

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Keywords: auto mechanic; automotive repair; dairy delivery; family reunion; Honolulu; Molokai; Naples

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