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De Loof, Arnold (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...He remained in this field until he retired. (00:15:11:00) De Loof never joined any veteran’s organizations. (00:17:00:00) o After he was ineligible for the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), he did not pursue any others. (00:17:00:00) o To be affiliated with VFW, one must have exper...
Shuster, Henry Jr. (Interview outline and video), 2009

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  • Text: Grand Valley State University Veteran’s History Project Vietnam War Henry Shuster Jr. Length of Interview (00:30:03) Background (00:00:00) Born in Yukon, Florida on the Jacksonville Naval Air Station Father was in the Navy then worked for the Chrysler Corp.
Kloc, Walter (Interview outline and video), 2009

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  • Text: Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Walter Kloc World War II Total Time: 1:02:15 Childhood and Early Enlistment (0:00:10)     Born in Cook County, Illinois but moved to Michigan when he was one.
Felver, Walter (Interview outline and video), 2014

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans’ History Project Walter Felver World War II-Post War 38 minutes 45 seconds (00:00:10) Early Life -Born in Littleton, Colorado on September 4, 1927 -Moved to Phillipsburg, New Jersey when he was five years old and grew up there -Father worked for Inge...
Westra, Clyde (Interview outline and video), 2009

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  • Text: ...d 20 years after he was discharged (1:05:30) Started at the DAV, but it wasn’t helping too much (1:06:20) Then went to the Veterans Center, got the help he needed (1:06:35) They sent him to Chicago to a PTSD clinic for 35 days straight (1:08:40) Lived with 26 other veterans with ...
Hale, Michael (Interview outline and video), 2013

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  • Text: ...ng up communications -Got a job in public relations -Worked with them for twenty years (01:21:03) Reflections on Service and Veteran Involvement -Positives of service were being able to serve his country, doing his duty, and surviving -Started getting involved with other veterans i...
Jelsema, Harry (Interview outline and video), 2008

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  • Text: Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Harry Jelsema World War II Total Time: 0:52:30 Childhood and Pre-Enlistment (0:00:15) • • • • Born on a farm in Allegan, MI Father was a vegetable farmer Went to school through the 8th grade.
Kloosterman, Jim (Interview outline and video), 2005

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Jim Kloosterman (00:26:29) (08:45) Introduction • Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan 1946. • Attended elementary school in Allendale and Coopersville High School. (09:29) Enlistment • Joined the United States Naval Reserve at sevente...
Bantjes, John (Interview outline and video), 2008

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project John Bantjes (00:38:47) (00:30) Background Information • • • • • John was born in Illinois and moved to Indiana when he was very young John was born in 1929 and grew up during the depression His father had been an accountant,...
Barrone, Emerson (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veteran History Project Emerson Barrone (00:49:36) Introduction (00:00) Childhood and Pre-War (00:10) • • • • • • • • Born November 5, 1922 in Hubbardston, MI Remembers playing with the neighbor children Attended same school in Hubbardston for ...
Bowser, Melvin (Interview outline and video), 2008

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Melvin Bowser (00:49:47) (00:05) Introduction • Born outside Toledo Ohio, 9/11/1944 • Stayed on farm until he was around nine years old. • Moved into Toledo. • Was expelled from Catholic school in seventh grade after ...
Bernhardt, Fred (Interview outline and video, 2 of 2), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Name of Interviewee: Fred Bernhardt Name of War: World War II Length of Interview (00:36:31) Disc Two (00:30) Marine Photographer  There were picture sets available to all those in the division for a price [this was discussed because...
Cebulski, Raymond (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Ray Cebulski (00:26:15) Introduction (00:12) • Cebulski was born in 1944. The oldest of three brothers and a sister, he lived in a multi-ethnic neighborhood in Connecticut.
Dailey, Edward (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Edward Dailey (00:43:04) (00:17) Introduction: • Born in Hazel Park, Michigan in 1932. • He attended grade school in Rochester, Michigan. • Left school in the eighth grade to work for a cement contractor. • He had five brothers....
Mitch, Joseph (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Joseph Mitch (48:46) (00:20) Background Information • • • • • • Joseph was born in Pennsylvania in 1919 His father was a coal miner and his mother stayed at home Joseph finished school through the third grade Aft...
Monson, Walter M. (Interview outline and video), 2005

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Interviewee’s Name: Walter M. Monson Name of War: Korean War Length of Interview: (00:28:45) Pre-Enlistment Enlisted in the US Army (1:20) Completed college in January of 1953 (1:40) Waited to be drafted, but since he was m...
O'Boyle Frank (Interview outline and video), 2005

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Frank O’Boyle (00:37:52) (00:22) – Background -Born in Detroit on 29 June 1924 -Has no memories of his mother, as she died when he was very young -Raised by father and aunts & uncles -Moved to West Michigan to live with aunt and...
Richmond, Robert (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview World War II Robert Richmond Length: 39:55 (00:15) Background Information       Robert was born in Shelburne, Indiana in 1924 His father was a coal miner and later became a farmer Robert helped his father wo...
Robins, Frederick (Interview outline and video), 2008

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Fredrick Robins (00:22:21) (00:15) Background Information • Fred was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1926, but moved four years later because his mother thought there was too much crime in the area • His father worked for a supply offi...
Lysdahl, William (Interview transcript and video), 2005

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: World War II Interviewee’s Name: William Lysdahl Length of Interview (00:26:44) Background: (0:00:14)  Served in the Navy  Enlisted because it was his duty  Was 17, his father signed for him, thought it...
Austhof, Jack (Interview outline and video), 2004

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Jack Austhoff (31:42) Pre-Enlistment • Born September 15, 1948 (0:25) • Born in Grand Rapids, MI (0:35) • Attended different schools for K-9 (0:45) • Attended Caledonia High School (1:20) • Has a child living in Woodstock, GA ...
Sabin, Ronald Sr. (Interview outline and video), 2009

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Ronald Sabin, Sr. Length: 23:39 (00:15) Background Information    Ronald was born in Wyoming, Michigan and later moved to Byron Center, where he graduated from high school in 1954 He was born in 1935 and had 6 other ...
Sarros, George (Interview outline and video), 2007

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project George Sarros (00:21:31) (0:04) Enlistment • George enlisted three months after he had graduated from High school • He was in the service with four good friends, who were unlucky because they all ended up hurting themselves • He e...
Cole, Jack (Interview outline and video), 2008

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  • Text: ...Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Jack Cole (40:16) (00:12) Background Information • • • • Jack was born August 23, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI He went to reformed school until he was 16 Was the first of 3 brothers to go to the service; his brothers went into the ...