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Elizabeth, age 9, interviews her granddaddy, age 88, about his youth, and life.

During the November 26th interview with Mr. Marshall, we talked about his family’s origins, growing up in a small town, his childhood life, adult life, work life, and experiences in the military. He described how his life was affected by...

This interview was about my grandmother's life in Korea and America

Robert’s memories of the Korean War.

Roberta Draughon Goode (53) interviews her father, Robert Jerry Draughon (84) for future generations and for family history. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jerry enlisted in the Korean War at age 17. An entrepreneur with a taste for adventure, he...

In this section, I interview my grandfather about his career as a historian working for the government and as a professor of history. Also see parts 1 and 2

This interview is about Loren’s army service during the Korean War 1951-1953.

Dara Cummings interviewing Don Cummings about his navy experience 2004

My grandfather talks about his life in the Navy, what it was like as a child, and what his life was like after his service.

My grandfather tells me the stories of his service on the Military Railroad Service in American based Japan during the Korean War. He gives personal insight into his experience as a young American man in an unfamiliar land during wartime.