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AWOL

AWOL

Mr. Goettler recalls going to visit his father in the hospital, and the trouble that the unauthorized trip caused.

Becoming an Officer

Becoming an Officer

Mr. Goettler talks about being recommended to become an officer.

Football Story

Football Story

Mr. Goettler talks about playing football in the mess hall, and getting into trouble.

Remembering Bud Wilson

Remembering Bud Wilson

Mr. Goettler expresses his feelings for his late friend Bud Wilson, who died in the war. Respecting Bud, Mr. Goettler explains, is what Remembrance Day is about for him.

Hearing It On The Radio

Hearing It On The Radio

Mr. Goettler talks about listening to the radio during a flight mission when he wasn’t supposed to, and hearing that the war in Europe had ended.

Losing Bud Wilson

Losing Bud Wilson

Mr. Goettler talks about the death of his best friend and other soldiers in his crew.

Drinking Before A Trip

Drinking Before A Trip

Mr. Goettler talks about a lesson he learned the hard way about drinking the night before a flight.

A Helpful Native

A Helpful Native

Mr. Goettler describes getting lost in the jungle and trying to find water.

Dangerous jungle hike

Dangerous jungle hike

Mr. Goettler talks about a dangerous jungle survival training hike.

Water Buffalo

Water Buffalo

Mr. Goettler talks about a strange encounter he had during a survivor’s course.

Sick in Karachi

Sick in Karachi

Mr. Goettler talks about the unpleasant challenges he met being ill on a five day train ride through India.

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