Beginning in 2002, Wisconsin Public Television producer Mik
Derks interviewed WWII veterans throughout Wisconsin. The following stories
are Web-exclusive excerpts from just a few of their interviews.
Ed Boettger
Merchant Marine Ed Boettger recalls a story about a mysterious passenger.
Robert Botts
Marine Robert Botts describes how smarts and humor aided survival in the Pacific.
Lyle Hougan
Lyle Hougan explains how losing friends hardened soldiers.
Gilman Lincoln Sr.
Navy Seabee Gilman Lincoln, Sr. describes two unusual experiences in the Pacific theater.
Will Lehner
The date December 7th resonates for Will Lehner, who served on the Destroyer USS Ward.
Wally Klunk
Marine Raider Wally Klunk describes the battle to retake Bougainville Island, in the Pacific Theater. He also shares his insights on the strengths of the American forces.
Jim Magruder
Jim Magruder was the last bail out of his B-17. He describes his capture by Germans and day-to-day routines as a POW in Stalag 6.
C.A. Van Selus
C.A. Van Selus bailed out of his B-17 over France and had the great fortune of finding the French Underground.
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