. >> reporter: that stuff belong to go 90 year-old caesar fussco is treasure trove of world war two navy history and his personal war history. >> i was a gunner mate, above the the tower see if there was enemy ships around. >> reporter: his many decade let him see perspective just as clearly as he saw the ships. >> you look at this youe where i am, and where is that guy here too. >> reporter: his memory long ago but still vivid. he a had four medals and uniforms he can still wear and striking resemblance to the 19 year-old caesar fussco who served two years. now at the retirement home where he lives, he has a few new world war two memories and buddies in the chairs near him like 89 year-old private robert mccann. through the whole world you never meet one another. >> it might have been better when we raised hell in earlier stages of our life. >> reporter: this stage brings great grandchildren and commendation from his congressmen and the rest of us. >> we're happy that we did our best. >> reporter: greatest generation. >> i know. >> reporter: in the company of a hero, carol erickson, cbs