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This is the home page for the veteran oral history videos. These videos help tell the stories that words can not describe, the emotional impact. Being in the United States military is an incredible experience, whether that is as an infantryman, supply, Gunner’s Mate, or any of the thousands of other jobs within the DOD. Each and every veteran has a unique story to tell about their service, and its impact on their life that needs to be saved for future generations.

For the transcript and the audio of the oral history please visit the History Firsthand and search/ scroll to find the veteran you are looking for. Any questions or concerns please visit the Contact Page to get in touch with Public Historian Dean Wetzel.

United States Military troop transport vessel returning to ship.

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Robert Akins-

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John Schwarz –

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Michael Quinn –

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Donald Kujawa –

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John McManus –

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Michael Gillett-

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Randall Smith-

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Samuel Gray –

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Thomas Shaw Jr. –

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