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Vietnam War Questioniare
by Guest » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:36 pm

Hello. I am a senior college student researching the Vietnam War. Currently I am in need of a Vietnam veteran.

First of all I want to thank you for your cooperation and time. I know this is a hard situation to talk about and I am sure close to your heart. Attached is a list of questions. If you feel it is to many please disregard some. Originally, I had an interview set up, but unfortunately it fell through.

1. What is your name?
2. Branch of service he/she served in?
3. What was your rank?
4. Were you drafted or did you enlist?
5. Where were you living at the time?
6. Why did you join?
7. Why did you pick the service branch you joined?
8. Do you recall your first days in service?
9. What did it feel like?
10. Tell me about your boot camp/training experience(s).
11. How did you get through it?
12. Where exactly did you go?
13. Do you remember arriving and what it was like?
14. What was your job/assignment?
15. Did you see combat?
16. Were there many casualties in your unit?
17. Tell me about one of your most memorable experiences.
18. Were you a prisoner of war? Tell me about your experiences in captivity and when freed.
19. Were you awarded any medals or citations?
20. How did you get them?
21. How did you stay in touch with your family?
22. Did you have plenty of supplies?
23. Did you feel pressure or stress?
24. Was there something special you did for "good luck"?
25. How did people entertain themselves?
26. What did you think of officers or fellow soldiers?
27. Do you recall the day your service ended?
28. Where were you?
29. What did you do in the days and weeks afterward?
30. Did you make any close friendships while in the service?
31. Did you continue any of those relationships?
32. Did you join a veterans organization?
33. What did you go on to do as a career after the war?
34. Did your military experience influence your thinking about war or about the military in general?
35. If in a veterans organization, what kinds of activities does your post or association have?
36. Do you attend reunions?
37. How did your service and experiences affect your life?

I hope that I have not overwhelmed you. Like I said earlier this was going to be a two day interview. Please email your responses at your earliest convenience. My assignment is due Friday at 8:00.

Once again thank you for your answers and for serving our country.
Guest