Where can I interview somebody who went through WWII?

2015-05-12T10:28:13-04:00

Afternoon RP! So I am doing a project in my History of World War II class. I am wondering if there is anyone on here who could help me out, or knows someone who could help me out. I would like to interview someone from the time period. Not necessarily a soldier, I would really like to interview someone who was at home during the war. I'm trying to do my project about the children experience during the war. I would let you preview the questions and refuse any you don't want. The interview would be respectful and dependent on the individual being interviewed. I know this is a sensitive subject but I would appreciate any help. Thanks

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 12 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-05-12T10:30:03-04:00

If you would like to respond in private I can message you my email or we can speak over the phone. The project is due in 3 weeks so I have a little time.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-05-12T10:30:30-04:00

Chad, great idea, good perspectives. I am an Army brat, many of our parents were WWII survivors , especially war brides. Unfortunately they are dying off just as WWII vets are moving on...you might try VFW and Military Brats via Facebook. As a journalist, I will see what I can find

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 12 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-05-12T10:30:57-04:00

Thank you I will check them out if I cannot find anyone on here. I posted on here because, in general individuals on rally point are more open to share.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-05-12T10:32:50-04:00

SPC Chad Kolod I just had the Honor Flight with a bunch of WWII Veterans, although I don't have contact numbers for the veterans themselves, I'm pretty sure http://www.honorflight.org could help you get in contact with some of them. There were at least 80 veterans, give them a shot!

Home - www.honorflight.org

Honor Flight honors our veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam by flying them to see the memorials built in their honor in Washington, DC.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 12 at 2015 9:21 PM

2015-05-12T21:21:14-04:00

SPC Chad Kolod, I know a man who attends my church who served in the Coast Guard during WWII - worked with Higgins Boats on several of the major operations during the war - primarily in the Pacific. He is 91 years old, in variable health, yet he still enjoys helping out by welcoming the veterans who come to D.C. on the Honor Guard flights [I think that is the name of the flights that bring WWII veterans to D.C.]

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 13 at 2015 11:09 AM

2015-05-13T11:09:22-04:00

Thankyou to everyone who has responded! I appreciate your help and would love any more input anyone has to give!