Collections : [CCSU- Veterans History Project]

This collection details James Hurst’s experiences and training during his enlistment in World War II as well as the years following. A taped interview was conducted on February 16, 2004 at James’ home by Eileen Hurst. The collection consists of the taped interview and reproductions of photographs. The materials cover James’ experiences from 1943 thru 1945, providing evidence of American troop combat activity, American flight training and deployment, and U.S. military moral and courage under fire.

This collection details John Wolf’s training and military experiences during World War II as well as his enlistment experiences in the Vietnam Conflict. A taped interview was conducted on February 11, 2004 at Central Connecticut State University by Eileen Hurst. Along with the interview the collection contains reproductions of scanned service records, and an interview synopsis. The materials cover John Wolf’s experiences from 1943 thru 1967, providing evidence of U.S. military air craft training, maintenance, and aviation development during both military engagements