Suggested Content

The important thing is to make a complete and interesting story.  Combat experience is not necessary; there are many interesting things that happened in basic training or on the home front.  The following items are suggested.

• Name

• Home in Alabama

• Branch of Service *

• Dates of Service

• Rank

• Description of duties

• Locations(s) of service

• Memories

*  not limited to Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines/Coast Guard.  There are many others such as Merchant Marine, Civil Air Patrol,  and Women Airforce Service Pilots who served their country, but not in the armed forces.