9 Questions...
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Where do you call home?
Originally New York, but now Manchester.
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What conflict(s) do you discuss when volunteering for We Were There?
Vietnam War; Gulf War (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and Bosnian War (Operation Deliberate Force).
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How were you involved in that conflict?
Vietnam War: I served during that time but did not go to Vietnam. Gulf War: I served on the first ship to pull into Kuwait after the hostilities ended, and did some remedial work on the American School. Bosnian War: the ship I served on helped rescue the drowned American Air Force pilot.
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How long have you been volunteering for WWT?
About one year.
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What do you enjoy most about participating in WWT?
Talking and interacting with children. Also making them understand that the world is a big place with conflicts all over.
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Tell us your favourite moment so far during the sessions?
Seeing the different age groups and telling my story, changing the language/tone for the various age groups.
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What’s your favourite object in IWM’s collections and why?
For me it would be the AV-8A Harrier Jump Jet – as they flew off the ship I was stationed on. I saw them take off, both on and off land.
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
Mostly Facebook – sad I know, but I also look after the house and enjoy ocean cruising.
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What is your favourite biscuit?
Biscuits with white sauce gravy – in America biscuits are like scones.
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