Voices of Veterans
In 2002, PCN began interviewing WWII veterans to get a rare glimpse into experiences only those who served can tell. In 2011, "Voices of Veterans" expanded and now features veterans from the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, Afghanistan and Iraq, and those who served during peacetime. As of 2021, PCN has gathered over 380 oral histories from service members in all branches of the U.S. military. We’re proud to share these stories of brave men and women.
Stream Voices of Veterans on demand with PCN Select.
If you or someone you know would like to share their story, please email us at info@pcntv.com.
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Voices of Veterans: Military Oral History Club of Lancaster County
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Joseph Dressel, U.S. Army, WWII
Milan Franceschi, U.S. Air Force, Landenberg
Courtney O'Brien, U.S. Marines, Enola
Michael O'Brien, U.S. Marines, Enola
Voices of Veterans On Demand
Jack Adams, U.S. Army, Pottstown
Howard Armour, U.S. Army, Latrobe
Audrey Bergstresser, U.S. Army, Harrisburg
Ronald Castille, U.S. Marines, Philadelphia
Bob Chavous, U.S. Army Lititz
Bruce Deisinger, U.S. Army, Smoketown
Dick DeVett, U.S Navy, Millmont
Marsha Four, U.S. Army, Philadelphia
Mike Gagnon, U.S. Navy, Camp Hill
Ralph Galati, U.S. Air Force, Wallinford
Chuck Gregg, Harrisburg, U.S. Army
Chuck Hamilton, U.S. Marines, Alburtis
Floyd Hauth, U.S. Air Force, Osceola Mills
Robert Jackson, U.S. Army, Harrisburg
Joe Kennick, U.S. Marines, Rockwood
Bob Lauver, U.S. Army, Selinsgrove
Bob McMahon, U.S. Army, Media
Michael Moynihan, U.S. Army, East Stroudsburg
Tom Ridge, U.S. Army, Erie
Bob Ruble, U.S. Navy, Millersville
Vincent Tedesco, U.S. Army, State College
Jim Ulmer, U.S. Air Force, Clifton Heights
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Joseph Barna, U.S. Marines, Freeland
Nathan Baxter, U.S. Army, Harrisburg
Benjamin Berry, U.S. Army, Philadelphia
Joe Boslet, U.S. Army, Harrisburg
Frank Brodsky, U.S. Army, Wynnewood
Dennis Butler, U.S. Army, Macungie
Truman Christian, Camp Hill, U.S. Army
Marc Coleman, U.S. Marines, Effort
Michael Crutcher, U.S. Army, Carlisle
Dennis Curran, U.S. Marines, Excelsior
Richard Custer, Army, Royersford
Albert DeFazio, World War II: In Their Own Words
Richard Detter, World War II: In Their Own Words
Janet Donovan, U.S. Navy, Camp HillJoseph Dressel, U.S. Army, WWIIMilan Franceschi, U.S. Air Force, Landenberg
Angela Grabuloff, U.S. Air Force, Middletown
Mike Groff, U.S. Army, Lebanon
William "Mope" Hess, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, Osceola Mills
Dennis Helsel, U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, Harrisburg
David Hoptak, U.S. Army, Orwigsburg
Eric Jackson, U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, Middletown
Tabatha Keene, U.S. Army Reserves, Waynesboro
Dave Kelly, U.S. Marines, Springfield
Herbie Kern, U.S. Army, Korean War
Jake Kodnovich, U.S. Air Force, Stroudsburg
Barb and Jeff Loncar, U.S. Army Reserves, Littlestown
Thomas Munley, Americal Division U.S. Army, JessupCourtney O'Brien, U.S. Marines, EnolaMichael O'Brien, U.S. Marines, Enola
Ray Parker, U.S. Army, Wayne
Albert Pindel, U.S. Army, Pittsburgh
Jim Quiqley, U.S. Air Force, Cold War
Pierre Ritter, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Reserves, Harrisburg
Tom Roney, U.S. Army, Bethlehem
Jake Ruser, U.S. Army, Philadelphia
Richard Sam, U.S. Army, Easton
Lou Sambrick, U.S. Army, Plymouth Meeting
Ray Shipp, U.S. Navy, Huntingdon
Chris Siedor, U.S. Army, Waynesboro
Robert Skwaryk, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, Pittsburgh
Jay Snyder, U.S. Army, Harrisburg
Heath Thomas, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy, Kunkletown
Edward Tighe, U.S. Army, Blue Bell
Ross Trovato, U.S. Army, Pittsburgh
Harry VanRiper, U.S. Army, Allison Park
Bryan Wade, U.S. Navy, Army National Guard, Harrisburg
Lee Wertz, U.S. Army Air Corps, Tyrone