So I have an idea...certainly not a new one, but I want to give it a try.

I want to "interview" WWII vets and spouses, to hear their stories and make a collection of them to be shared with anyone who will listen. I want to digitally record their stories, and burn them onto a CD. Take a few pictures of the person(s) being interviewed, maybe get a few pics from WWII to include as well.

Finished product will be a single CD, along with a
"book" of sorts with pictures and a simple biography of the person that the listener can look at/read about while listening to that vets story.

What I want to know is...are WWII vets willing to share their stories with people? My grandpa (a chaplain in WWII) died before I could talk with him about his experiences in the war.

Also...do you think this would be an endevor worthy of doing?

Have to cut this short...the kiddo (4 years old) is being a pain in the butt...!

Thank you for your suggestions/thoughts.
Regards,
Andy Grow

not to discourage you but there are many web-sites already dedicated to such efforts. Your best bet is to further what you alrady have on your relative and his unit as you would most probably "be closer in touch" then be an unknown.

let be known it is one massive amount of time and if it is in the CD form several vet interviews will have to be needed, also what unit are you going to specify ? you better come fully prepared with intellignet questions as you may get blown off by the veterans, and remember they are getting up in years. I see you project being successful maybe 10 - 15 years ago, now ? It is a big question as the warriors are getting quite tired. Have been interviewing veterans for over 40 years, and as their ranks get fewer and fewer so do the interviews/response from both sides of the ETO conflict.

Good luck !

Erich ~