Student-Veteran Oral History Project
James Petri Interview
Interviewer Name
Gabby Nagorite and Wilson Steinmeyer
Context for Interview
The interview of James Petri was conducted by Gabby Nagorite and Wilson Steinmeyer for their Honors 101 Oral History project. The interview was also conducted to give future viewers an idea about what Marine Corps life is like by going talking through the experience of an E6 veteran.
Brief Description of Interview
This interview discusses the childhood of James Petri, leading up to his present life as a Marine Corps veteran. Mr. Petri discusses how his childhood and living environment led to his decision to join the Marine Corps. The interview also touches on Mr. Petri’s military service in the infantry and EOD. The interview goes into detail about the OIF and OEF tours that Mr. Petri was a part of. The interview then concludes with Mr. Petri’s college transition, his post-military life, and his overall reflections on the military.
Part two: https://youtu.be/P7oG3DJoGd0
Duration of Interview
1 hour, 21 min
Date of Birth
1982
Birthplace
Tacoma, WA
Gender
M
Dates of Service
2004-2017
Branch/Units of Service
Marine Corps
Theaters/Locations of Service
MCRD San Diego, CA; 2nd Bn/5th Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA; EOD/Eglin AFB, FL; Honolulu, HI; Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines, Ethiopia, Singapore
OIF, OEF/GWOT
Highest Rank Attained
E-6/Staff Sgt.
Major Course of Study
Physics/Applied Mathematics
Previous College/University Experience
Aiken Tech
Publication Info
2019.
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