Jack Falkenberg
Kerry White
Jack Falkenberg
Kerry: Hi grandpa. I’m doing a project for U.S. History about World War II and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions.
Jack: Sure.
Kerry: Ok. First, how old were you when World War II started?
Jack: Oh, gosh. Well, I was born in 1925, so I guess I was sixteen.
Kerry: Ok. So eventually you joined the Navy?
Jack: That’s right.
Kerry: Why did you join the Navy?
Jack: Oh, I don’t really know why. I guess I didn’t want to do a lot of walking.
Kerry: And what kind of jobs did you have in the Navy?
Jack: Well, I was an aviation electrician. I received training at a school.
Kerry: How long did you work at that?
Jack: About six months, but I didn’t really work at it very much.
Kerry: How did your experience in the Navy affect your career?
Jack: Well, it didn’t really.
Kerry: But didn’t you become an electrician?
Jack: I did, but that was later. After the war I learned how to fly and got my commercial pilot’s license through the G.I. Bill and I did that for years.
Kerry: Okay. Overall, how would you say your time in the Navy affected your life?
Jack: Well, I would say that it taught me patience, and gave me a broader background.
Kerry: Alright. I think that’s enough questions for now. Thanks.
Jack: Okay. If you think of anything else just give me a call.
Kerry: Alright. I appreciate this.
Jack: Bye.
Kerry: Bye.