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We talked about his childhood and his military past, as well as a few parts inbetween.

Grandfather describes his investigations while in the Army from October 1940 to June 30th 1966

Rachel's childhood as an army kid, school, and travels as an adult.

Spouses, Trinh Jones (59) and Tim Jones (58), talk about their contrasting childhoods in Saigon, Vietnam and Troy, Missouri, as well as the shared values that bring them together. They also reminisce about their early relationship, raising their two sons,...

My dad tells the story of being drafted during Vietnam with a young family, and of his sports career in Germany that resulted.

Growing up in los Ángels and enlisting in Army

My dad talked about his experiences with West Point, fighting in Germany, Iraq, and what he has taken away from this.

As her mind becomes less reliable, some of my mom’s favorite stories from her time growing up in Utah and going to Germany when dad was in the army.

This is an interview about my dad surviving the Army.

In this interview, which takes place over Thanksgiving break, I interview my grandfather Larry Pirkle about various components of his life. Mr. Pirkle discusses his youth, and growing up in Hueytown, Alabama. After this, he reminisces about his decision to...