September 5, 2010
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The VETERANS
Interview Journal for Roy R. Griffin

Home Town: Yazoo City, Mississippi
Branch of Service: US Army
War Time Duty (MOS): Staff Sergeant
Theater of Operation: Europe
Interview Questions
  1. What knowledge did you have of the war in Europe prior to Pearl Harbor? play

  2. What was your first unit assignment? play

  3. What were some of your duties in the pontoon bridge company? play

  4. Can you recall a time when you were under fire while working with the pontoon bridge company? play

  5. Where were you stationed when you went to Africa? play

  6. What was the D-Day invasion like? play

  7. What happened with your truck on the D-Day invasion? play

  8. What are some of the more memorable sights and sounds you recall from D-Day?What are some of the more memorable sights and sounds you recall from D-Day?What are some of the more memorable sights and sounds you recall from D-Day? play

  9. What is your most memorable experience from World War II? play

  10. How did you manage to get to see your wife? play

  11. If someone says, "World War II," what comes to mind? play

  12. Did a lot of officers die due to "friendly fire"? play

  13. Have you ever been back to Europe? How have you remembered what you've done? play

  14. What is liberty to you? play

  15. What is the biggest problem facing our country today? play


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