While the legacy of chemical warfare is complicated and somewhat infamous, the United States Chemical Warfare Service has occupied an important role within the US military.
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Robert K. Aaker served in the US Army Air Corps in World War II, stationed in England. Robert was a flight engineer and technical Sergeant with the 734th Bomb Squadron of the 453rd Bomb Group, flying missions out of Old Buckenham, England.
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After the United States entered into the war, James was promptly transferred along with his division, the 29th Army, to England. As a Second Lieutenant, James would lead the 29th in the second wave of the Omaha Beach assault at Normandy.
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Beginning his military career, Joe underwent some training in both New York and Illinois. During this time, Joe recalled being assigned to various boats and ships and being utterly confused. Apparently everyone there was just as lost as he was, which was accurately representative of their few months of training.
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Lyndon made a career out of his time in the military. He served for thirty years from his enlistment in 1940 to his retirement in 1970. During this time, he experienced three completely different sets of combat: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
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United States veteran Earl Ervin McClung is remembered as an American Indian whose service during World War II was heroic and brave. As a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division, McClung jumped into battle on D-Day, and landed behind enemy lines amidst gunfire both in the air and on the ground.
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