The Library is looking for local veterans who would like to share stories of their service.
Genealogist Tony Kierna is interviewing veterans about their experiences at war for the Veterans History Project. This initiative of the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.
Our video interviews include:
Genealogist Tony Kierna is interviewing veterans about their experiences at war for the Veterans History Project. This initiative of the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.
Our video interviews include:
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robert Mattson, who served in S2 Intelligence with his unit in Vietnam for 17 months before becoming a Primary Marksmanship Instructor following his tour
- Vietnam veteran William Herod, who served from 1969 to 1970 and was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor
- Retired U.S. Army Col. Jill Morgenthaler, who served in Bosnia and Iraq, and was one of the first group of women selected when the Army integrated men and women
If you're interested in telling your story or know someone who is, contact Tony at akierna@stdl.org.