Veterans Questionnaire
Thank you for considering sharing your story. There are no right or wrong answers, and you may skip any question you prefer not to answer. We recognize that wartime experiences can be deeply personal. Please share only what you are comfortable sharing.
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What is your name? (optional)
Would you like your responses to remain anonymous?
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Yes, just for the exhibit
Yes, for both the permanent collection and the exhibit
Which branch of the armed forces did you serve in?
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Navy
Air Force
Marines
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Which war did you serve in?
When did your military service start?
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How old were you when you joined the military?
What town/city did you live in when you joined the armed forces?
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Leaving Home
What do you remember about leaving North Idaho for military service?
What were your thoughts or feelings as you prepared to leave home?
What did you miss most about home while you were away?
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Life During Wartime
What did a typical day look like during your service?
What helped you get through difficult days?
How did you stay connected with family and friends back home?
How important were letters or other communication from home?
Is there a particular letter, package, or memory from home that has stayed with you over the years?
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Returning Home
What do you remember most about coming home?
What was it like seeing your family again?
What was the easiest part of returning home?
What was the most challenging part of returning to civilian life?
Did your experiences during the war change how you viewed home or your community?
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Looking Back
How did your military service shape your life?
What do you wish people understood about the experiences of veterans returning home?
Is there one memory that best captures what your wartime service meant to you?
Did your North Idaho community play a role in supporting you before, during, or after your service?
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Follow-Up
Do you have letters, photographs, or artifacts you would be willing to loan for the exhibit?
May the Museum of North Idaho contact you with follow-up questions? If yes, please leave your email address and/or phone number below.
Is there anything else you would like to share?
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If you have a military photo of yourself that you would like to include, please upload it here. If you only have physical photos that aren't digitized, please contact us to help you scan it.
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Thank you for submitting this questionnaire! We truly appreciate your participation in this exhibit and helping to bring veteran's stories to the community of North Idaho. By signing this, you're consenting to the Museum of North Idaho (MONI) using some or all of the information freely given in the use of our exhibit, "War Comes Home." This information will be on display at our museum, or online, from September 4 to November 21.
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