Vietnam War Interview Forum

Vietnam Veteran interview

Hi, I suppose if you're answering this you were somehow involved in the Vietnam War. I have an assignment to interview someone associated with it, so if you could promptly respond (less than a week please!) that'd be great.

What were you involved in in the Vietnam War (ex: military, navy, army nurse, protester etc.)?

If you served in the military or navy, what was your rank/title (sergeant, captain etc)?

Prior to going to war, what were your feelings about the war, and did these feelings change over time?

What were the living conditions like in Vietnam, & how did they differ from that in the United States?

Did you have any "down-time" in the war? If so, what did you do to entertain yourself?

Did you or any of your fellow men bring keepsakes from home? What were they, & what was the significance of them? Do you feel they ever helped you out of any tough situations & if so how/why?

What was your first experience in combat like? Was anyone injured? Were you afraid? Was it successful?

Did you win any medals during your time at war? If so, tell the stories associated with winning those awards.

Did you ever have a near-death experience during the war? Were you ever injured? What was that like and what do you remember thinking about before you knew you were going to live?

What experience in the war had the greatest impact on you? Why was this memory so influential & important?

How did your experiences in the war impact your transition to normal life? Was it difficult or easy, & why?

How did you react when you learned you were going to war in Vietnam? How did you react when you learned you were going back home (was this before or after the war had ended?)?

Thank you for your time!

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