Veterans History Project
The following collection of podcasts and videos include interviews with local veterans who relate their experiences in the military. These interviews were conducted by former director Peter Ward, along with production assistance by librarian Peter Muhr.
Military Funeral Honor Guard John Austin talks of his experiences during the Korean War and as a Military Funeral Honor Guard
Fiore Casale discusses his World War II experience. FIORE CASALE
Fred Castles talks of his experiences during World War II, from his drafting to his honorable discharge.
World War II Veteran
Judge Cromartie recounts his experience in the US Army Aircorp.
Donald L. Chiodo discusses his experiences in Army Intelligence during the 1960s.
Vito Cudia talks to trustee Robert Becker about his experience in the airforce during peacetime.
Edward Ellingsen discusses his World War II experience.
Owen Johnson discusses his experiences in the US Marine Corps.
Armond Liguori discusses being drafted into the Navy and his experiences at the Battle of Okinawa.
John Maguire recounts his days in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Michael Oakley talk about his involvement in the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Harry Prodromides talks about his experience as an Army photographer in Europe.
Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Father Trapani talks about his Navy experience as a Chaplin.
Navy Veteran George Dawes recounts his experiences in Japan during and after the Battle of Okinawa.
Bryan Frank discusses his experiences with the Army National Guard in Iraq.
Army Veteran Leonard Lasserman talks about his experiences with the Cryptology Unit in Washington, DC.
Edwin M. Lobl recounts his experiences during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Thomas McGuire recounts his experiences in The Outpost Wars during the Battle for the Hooks and as an Instructor at Quantico.
Robert E. Passanisi discusses his experience in the US Army.
Joseph Randazzo talks about his experiences during the Battle of the Bulge.