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West Virginians Remember World War II: Elvin Thomas

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Tuskegee Airman Elvin Thomas reflects on protecting bombers as a fighter pilot.

09/16/2013 | Rating NR

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West Virginians Remember World War II is a local public television program presented by WVPB

West Virginians Remember World War II: Charles Brown

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Clip | 5m 20s | Charles Brown discusses his role as a pilot in the second bombing raid of mainland Japan. (5m 20s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Woody Williams (II)

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Clip | 5m 25s | Woody Williams recalls the battle in which he earned the Congressional Medal of Honor. (5m 25s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Woody Williams (I)

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Clip | 1m 41s | Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams discusses his enlistment attempts. (1m 41s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Robet Conner

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Clip | 51s | Robert Connor recounts being shot twice during a vicious winter battle with the Germans. (51s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Milton Cohen (II)

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Clip | 54s | Milton Cohen gives an account of a hard decision that he made at sea during the war. (54s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Milton Cohen (I)

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Clip | 1m 12s | Milton Cohen talks about willfully leaving a great job to join the fight against the Axis. (1m 12s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Madalean McIver

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Clip | 2m 22s | Madalean McIver recounts her enlistment and service in the Women's Army Corps in WWII. (2m 22s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Jean & Bill Bonsall

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Clip | 2m 54s | Jean and Bill Bonsall reminisce on how the outbreak of war impacted their relationship. (2m 54s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Elvin Thomas

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Clip | 1m 27s | Tuskegee Airman Elvin Thomas reflects on protecting bombers as a fighter pilot. (1m 27s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Chippie Chapman

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Clip | 42s | Chippie Chapman fondly recalls Japanese propagandist Tokyo Rose's absurdity and music. (42s)

West Virginians Remember World War II: Bill Bonsall

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Clip | 2m 24s | Olympian Bill Bonsall recounts his experience fighting amongst the hedgerows. (2m 24s)

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