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WWII Veteran Frank D. Harrison Interview

Listen to the interview with World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Veteran Frank D. Harrison at Delaney Street Baptist Church in Orlando, FL, August 8, 2010.

Veteran Harrison retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving his country for 25 years in the United States Air Force. Serving our country is the most proud accomplishment of his life. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He says, “I   was never personally a hero, but I had the very great honor of serving with some of our nation’s greatest heroes”. He recalls flying with WWII flying ace Richard Bong and General Chesley Peterson, the first American Commander of the RAF Eagle Squadron.

Veteran  Harrison remembers the patriotism present at the time of VJ Day and wishes we could return to it. He treasures the freedom of living in America and enjoys the climate of Orlando where you can play golf year around.

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WWII Veteran Frank D. Harrison

World War II Veteran Frank D. Harrison at Delaney Street Baptist Church in Orlando, FL, August 8th, 2010. Veteran Harrison retired as...

WWII Veteran Frank D. Harrison Interview

World War II Veteran Frank D. Harrison at Delaney Street Baptist Church in Orlando, FL, August 8th, 2010. Veteran Harrison retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving his country for 25 years in the United States Air Force. Serving our country is the most proud accomplishment of his life. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He says, "I was never personally a hero, but I had the very great honor of serving with some of our nation's greatest heroes". He recalls flying with WWII flying ace Richard Bong and General Chesley Peterson, the first American Commander of the RAF Eagle Squadron. Veteran Harrison remembers the patriotism present at the time of VJ Day and wishes we could return to it. He treasures the freedom of living in America and enjoys the climate of Orlando where you can play golf year around.




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