. . Michael T. Vernillo Oral History Interview, September 15, 2000, by Paul-James Cukanna (Summer 2000 graduate colloquium, “War and Conflict.” Professor Joseph Rishel. Duquesne University), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Oral History Collection (Online). October 15, 2015. Michael T. Vernillo was born on April 6, 1919 in Burgettstown, PA. He was the oldest
. . Bob Hilinski Bob Hilinski entered the US Navy in July 1943. He served in the engine room aboard an amphibious landing craft and participated in the Normandy invasion; landing at Omaha Beach. After leaving the Navy in 1945, he was called back to duty to serve in Korea.
. . Warren Goss Warren G. Goss entered the US Army in 1943 where he served as a rifleman fighting in Europe and participating in the Normandy invasion. Mr. Goss was a member of the 531st Special Brigade, which was one of the earliest units to land at Utah Beach. In
. . Frank Gervasi Frank Gervasi fought with the Army during WW II. Many soldiers had it rough during the war, but few men had to endure the intensity of combat for as long as Frank Gervasi. After three invasions and 300 days on the front lines of North Africa,
. . Russell Gephart Russel Gephart served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1946. He was a gunner’s mate on LST 44 and landed on Gold Beach, Normandy on June 6, 1944. missing audio/video
. . Albert Crawford On December 7, 1941, 17-year-old Al Crawford asked his father if he could join the Navy. His father’s response was swift: “One less mouth to feed.” Those five words launched Al’s long military career. In WWII, Al served on the USS Swivel (ARS-36), which saw duty
