What types of questions will I be asked?

The interview will focus on your wartime service. Questions may include:

Do you have any other military veterans in your family tree?
Do you remember where you were when you heard about the event that would lead to your wartime experience? (Pearl Harbor, 9/11, Invasion of Kuwait, etc)
Why did you enter into military service?
Where did you enter into training? What was your military occupational specialty?
Where exactly did you serve?
What were your duties?
Did you see any combat?
How did you stay in touch with your family while you were deployed?
What did you do to keep busy while you were in theatre? (recreation, etc)
Are there any incidents that stand out in your mind about your service in theatre? (Frightening, humorous or exciting experiences)
Did you receive any medals, citations or awards?
Can you describe your homecoming?
How has your wartime experience affected your life?