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Remembering World War II

Sign up for this unusual opportunity to remember the theaters of World War II: Europe, Pacific, Africa, and North America. We will begin with a video presentation on the veterans interview process itself conducted by the National Veterans History Archival Institute, an official partner of the Veterans History project sponsored by the Library of Congress. With many other veterans, these men have renewed one of the oldest, yet more powerful teaching methods in history - the oral tradition. Succeeding sessions will focus on hearing firsthand stories of our war heroes. No book, or film documentary can ever equal the knowledge these men will impart for you. Meet Al, George, John, Bob, and Hal - all members of what we now call America's "Greatest Generation." Col.

Hal Shook, author of Flying Spirit and Fighter Pilot Jazz, was one of the youngest fighter squadron commanders to have served in WWII. Flying the P-47 Thunderbolt, he did three missions over Normandy on D-Day itself, with a total of 100 missions throughout the war

Robert Shrum of the US Army Air Corps was captured defending Bataan (Philippines); survived the Bataan Death March, Camp O'Donnell, Hell Ships, and the slave labor camp in mainland Japan

John Roy Coltrane of the US Marine Corps was stationed in a small Pacific Island called Midway; hear the story behind the breaking of the Japanese code that resulted in the first great naval victory of the war.

George Cattelona, a member of the famed 5th Marine Division, was at Iwo Jima - the bloodiest battle in US Marine Corps history

Al Meyer, a Purple Heart recipient, was a waist gunner on a B-17 bomber assigned to the 8th Air Force, the Mighty 8th, flying missions out of England; his plane was shot down, survived the crash, only to be captured, and spent the last two years of the war in a German POW camp. Imagine welcoming worms in your food for protein! Coordinators:

Held on Thursdays, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 at 10:45 am - 12:15 pm for 6 sessions

Instructor:  Coordinators:

Dave Milidonis, USMA, West Point, NY; MA, Pepperdine Univ., Malibu, CA; former US Army Infantry Officer (20 years); founder, National Veterans History Archival Institute, a volunteer organization dedicated to the collection and presentation of oral histories of US veterans from both war and peace time; founder, Management Designs, a leadership development firm

Jim Clark, Ph.D.; Professor of English Emeritus, NC State University; reads to travel, veteran friend of Encore

Room 11/12

Maximum Enrollment:  56

This activity costs $45.00.

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Upcoming Event Days

• Raleigh Elks Lodge-Veterans Interviews and Open House-Saturday, January 10, 2009-10 am - 4 pm.
• Stanton Homes-Veterans Interviews and Open House-Saturday, January 17, 2009-12 noon - 4 pm.
• Roanoke Rapids, Wednesday, January 21, 2009
• Members of the NC Funeral Directors Association are partners with the NVHAI and have willingly and graciously opened their doors for the conduct of veterans interviews and records collections.   Call your local funeral director for details.
• Our volunteers will also come directly to your homes to conduct interviews.   Email info@veteranshistoryinstitute.org for further details.