Michael Last and Cole Johnston
Recorded
June 10, 2022
Archived
June 10, 2022
41:06 minutes
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Id:
dda003113
Description
Michael Last (75) speaks to new friend and interviewer Cole Johnston (24) about his time in the military and the lifelong friendships he was able to forge while serving.Subject Log / Time Code
Michael (M) details how he got drafted to the US military. He describes basic training. M says most of the men did not want to be there.
M says his religion is Atheism and he was surprised to see that the military treated Atheists differently.
M says he made two very good friends in the military, Wally and Bob. M shares that both of his friends have since passed away and it has been difficult for him.
M shares some of his favorite memories with his friends.
M describes a job he took after basic training running a movie projector.
M speaks further about his friendships with Wally and Bob.
M talks about Eugene, an officer with who he connected during his service.
M details his departure from the military.
M reflects on what it was like serving during the 1960s. He talks about his time in the reserves.
M describes further the strength and joy of the friendships he made in the military.
Participants
- Michael Last
- Cole Johnston