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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Ray Zeeff (35:190 Background Information (00:05)         Born in 1916 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (00:07) He grew up in Grand Rapids. (00:22) His father was a local truck driver. (00:30) He attended school throug...

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• Text: Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Vietnam Interviewee: Philip Shook Length of Interview: 00:24:51 Background:      He was born in Caledonia, Michigan.

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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project William Vander Wall (1:39:36) (00:15) Background Information • • • • • William was born in Spring Lake, Michigan in 1922 He grew up during the depression and his family was very poor William went to high school in Grand Haven...

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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans' History Project Bob Prins Vietnam War 1 hour 20 minutes 2 seconds (00:00:40) Early Life -Born in Holland, Michigan on April 10, 1948 -Attended Hamilton High School -Oldest of seven children -Father worked in the shoe factory in Holland until 1962...

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• Text: -Appreciates the camaraderie of being a veteran -Always feels welcomed and at home during reunions -Serving in the Army and in Vietnam has made her more accepting and compassionate -Taught her not to be afraid of diversity From 01:13:00 onwards Marcia’s audio starts to fade in and out.

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• Description: ...John Erickson is a Korean War veteran who served with the U.S. Army from November 1949 to 1953. Erickson discusses his training and service in Washington and Alaska before he was sent to Korea. He joined the 2nd Division on its advance from Pusan to the Yalu River, and was taken prisoner du...
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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Korean War Interviewee Name: John Erickson Length of Interview: 1hr.19mins Pre-Enlistment (00:38) • Childhood (00:40) o Erickson was born on November 26, 1929 in Hastings, Michigan. (00:46) o Growing up he live...

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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Vietnam Steve Avgerinos Total Time – (48:35) Background • • • • • • • He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 1949 (00:22) He grew up in Chicago His father worked in a laundry (00:48) He had seven sib...

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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview World War II, Korean War, Lebanese Conflict, Vietnam War William Schrader Length of interview: (01:58:00) Background Information: (00:00:33)  Born in Alpena, Michigan, on October 19, 1929  Moved to Chelsea, Michigan wher...

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• Description: Demo Christopoulos is a World War II veteran who served in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 261st Infantry Regiment, 65th Division. He enlisted in the Army late in 1943, but did not go to Europe with his original training company because he was too young.
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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Demo Christopoulos 1:11:06 Background information (00:19)  Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 18th, 1925, at Blodgett Hospital (small hospital at the time) (00:14)  Father owned a restaurant on Michigan Street which was lost ...

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• Description: Ed Darling is a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army from September 1944 to December 1946. In this account, Darling discusses his pre-enlistment, enlistment and training in the U.S., and his active duty in Japan during the military occupation of their country.
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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Civilian Service Interviewee: Ed Darling Length of Interview: 1hr 6mins Pre-Enlistment (00:12) • Childhood (00:14) o Darling was born in his parents’ farm home in Alpine Township, Michigan, on June 20, 1924. ...

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• Description: Mike Day was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom who is currently serving in the National Guard. His recent term of deployment lasted about 11 ½ months. In this account, Day discusses his pre-enlistment year, his enlistment and training in the U.S.
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• Text: Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Operation Iraqi Freedom Interviewee’s Name: Mike Day Interview Length: 45 minutes Pre-Enlistment (00:30) • Childhood (00:35) o Born in Napa Valley, California in September, 1984.

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• Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Vietnam War Patrick Lee Duncan Length of Interview (0:59:48) Background: (0:00:08)  Born May 23rd, 1947 in Mayville, Michigan  Graduated from high school in 1965, played all four major sports  Enrolled at Ferris State...