BDQ-BOY Posted May 1, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 1, 2011 Hi all!, Im Nick, I am 14 years old and I am extremely interested in any U.S. military veterans military service. No matter what you did, how you did it or when you did it, I will accept your interview to preserve you heroic stories for future generations to enjoy. I hope that I can get as many veterans as possible. Please leave a post if you wish to be interviewed. I will leave a list of teh questions that you will be asked so you can prepare and know what to expect. I also will accept active duty servicemen. Thank you all very much. Yours, Nicholas James Cammaroto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got da Penny Posted May 2, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2011 :thumbsup: What you are doing is awesome. Good Luck in your Journey. Carey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 2, 2011 Thank you very much carey. Are you a veteran yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted May 2, 2011 Hi all!, Im Nick, I am 14 years old and I am extremely interested in any U.S. military veterans military service. No matter what you did, how you did it or when you did it, I will accept your interview to preserve you heroic stories for future generations to enjoy. I hope that I can get as many veterans as possible. Please leave a post if you wish to be interviewed. I will leave a list of teh questions that you will be asked so you can prepare and know what to expect. I also will accept active duty servicemen. Thank you all very much. Yours, Nicholas James Cammaroto Interview // red=question blue=answer When did you serve? Where did you serve? What was your unit/ship? What branch did you serve in? What was your rank? Captain was in the works, I have to be honest. Were you drafted or did you enlist? What medals or awards did you receive? Were you in combat? What was your job in the military? Did you enjoy military life? Would you go back into the military? Please explain why or why not. Did you have any prior military experience before active duty such as a military school, preparation or R.O.T.C.? Do you have any special stories that you would like to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 3, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 3, 2011 interesting stories... oh God, I'm pretty sure most vets could fill a few books with the answer to just that question heck, I made a new one last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted May 3, 2011 interesting stories... oh God, I'm pretty sure most vets could fill a few books with the answer to just that question heck, I made a new one last night Semper fie brig! Could I please interview you sir? nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 3, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2011 sure, PM me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted May 4, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 4, 2011 PM sent... Leigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted May 6, 2011 Hi all!, Im Nick, I am 14 years old and I am extremely interested in any U.S. military veterans military service. No matter what you did, how you did it or when you did it, I will accept your interview to preserve you heroic stories for future generations to enjoy. I hope that I can get as many veterans as possible. Please leave a post if you wish to be interviewed. I will leave a list of teh questions that you will be asked so you can prepare and know what to expect. I also will accept active duty servicemen. Thank you all very much. Yours, Nicholas James Cammaroto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilhg Posted May 6, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2011 Hi all!, Im Nick, I am 14 years old and I am extremely interested in any U.S. military veterans military service. No matter what you did, how you did it or when you did it, I will accept your interview to preserve you heroic stories for future generations to enjoy. I hope that I can get as many veterans as possible. Please leave a post if you wish to be interviewed. I will leave a list of teh questions that you will be asked so you can prepare and know what to expect. I also will accept active duty servicemen. Thank you all very much. Yours, Nicholas James Cammaroto Hi nick my name is neil you wont belive this but i 15 and live in florida i have been doing the same thing since i was 14! trust me stay with it its very intresting. mind if i get a copy of the interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted May 6, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2011 I encourage you to do this but I advise you to pick a campaign, small unit, or battle that does not have everyone and their mama already researching it. WWII is good but most of them are gone, old, or not as sharp about their memories as they used to be. I'd recommend the Vietnam War- They are older, but still sharp and enough of them are around to get some good connected stories. Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted May 6, 2011 I encourage you to do this but I advise you to pick a campaign, small unit, or battle that does not have everyone and their mama already researching it. WWII is good but most of them are gone, old, or not as sharp about their memories as they used to be. I'd recommend the Vietnam War- They are older, but still sharp and enough of them are around to get some good connected stories. Rock Thank you Mr. Rock, Although I agree with what you are saying, I tend to interview all veterans for the sake of history. thanks, nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted May 7, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 7, 2011 Maybe this should be best in another category than re-enactors? :think: Nicholas, I applaud your efforts. Most people only want to talk to the “cool” veterans who have neat stories and are well known. So many “average soldier” stories never get recorded. But still, what you’re going to encounter is most vets don’t feel their experiences are worthy of recording, especially when they have read about and talk with people who did amazing things at places like Normandy, Mogadishu, Bagdad or Khe Sahn. And many of those guys don’t feel they did much, either (I’ve met several people who were awarded the Medal of Honor over the years. EVERY ONE of them has told me, “I’m no hero.”). The people most willing to talk in an interview often were the ones who did the least worthy of recording in the first place. One of my nieces had to interview a vet for a school project a couple of years ago and asked me some questions. My service experience is nothing that would make a good book, but I did my best to help her out as I’d do anything for my nieces and nephews. It was very uncomfortable, as the very few “interesting” things I took part in I either can’t talk about (things that I did that required a security clearance) or wouldn’t want to talk about (accidents, dealing with families of soldiers who were killed, and other things I’d rather not think of). I wish you luck in your project and I hope you have a good idea as to where these recollections are going. You might want to look into this similar project being done at my alma mater: http://ww2.fsu.edu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 7, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 7, 2011 Maybe this should be best in another category than re-enactors? :think: Nicholas, I applaud your efforts. Most people only want to talk to the “cool” veterans who have neat stories and are well known. So many “average soldier” stories never get recorded. But still, what you’re going to encounter is most vets don’t feel their experiences are worthy of recording, especially when they have read about and talk with people who did amazing things at places like Normandy, Mogadishu, Bagdad or Khe Sahn. And many of those guys don’t feel they did much, either (I’ve met several people who were awarded the Medal of Honor over the years. EVERY ONE of them has told me, “I’m no hero.”). The people most willing to talk in an interview often were the ones who did the least worthy of recording in the first place. One of my nieces had to interview a vet for a school project a couple of years ago and asked me some questions. My service experience is nothing that would make a good book, but I did my best to help her out as I’d do anything for my nieces and nephews. It was very uncomfortable, as the very few “interesting” things I took part in I either can’t talk about (things that I did that required a security clearance) or wouldn’t want to talk about (accidents, dealing with families of soldiers who were killed, and other things I’d rather not think of). I wish you luck in your project and I hope you have a good idea as to where these recollections are going. You might want to look into this similar project being done at my alma mater: http://ww2.fsu.edu/ problem is, the stories civilians want are war stories, and the best stories to us are the humorous happenings in the field and barracks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted May 8, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 8, 2011 problem is, the stories civilians want are war stories, and the best stories to us are the humorous happenings in the field and barracks! Amen, there! :thumbsup: The sad thing is that's the stuff that gets lost to the ages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDQ-BOY Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted June 1, 2011 willysmb4, Based on your post about your service with the 2nd id could i interview you sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt_Rock_EasyCo Posted September 5, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 5, 2011 Amen, there! :thumbsup: The sad thing is that's the stuff that gets lost to the ages... Yup, The answer is. Most combat vets talk mostly among themselves. Best gain the trust and actual friendship of a combat veteran or he won't talk to you. If you show up with a tape recorder and a bunch of ill thought out questions and no background research, you will be wearing your tape and get a boot in the arse. Know your subject, know the history, know the unit and then gain his trust. If you just become his friend he'll be more apt to talk to you than if you just "fly by night" him. That takes some time and effort, which most supposed "interviewers" don't attempt. Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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