World War II Heroes

The trained as the other infantrymen trained, but were not allowed to carry a gun. They wore a special insignia that marked them for death. They were on the front lines but didn't receive combat pay. The medics of World War II were brave and daring. They were needed on the front lines during an attack. They responded to calls of "Help!" or "Medic!" These men wore insignia's on their bags that marked them for death, especially in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The enemy knew that the more medics killed, the more men would die from lack of aid. These men risked their lives without the ability to protect themselves to save the lives of others. --Gayla Mendenhall