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Item Description

Far too often those from our families pass, and either did not or could not share the details – the story – of their service. With our “greatest generation” now passing far too swiftly, SilverLeaf can prepare for, and conduct a detailed oral history with your veteran, in a session that the family can participate in and record.

This item is Five (5) hours (valued at $50 per hour) of dedicated time to research, prepare for, and if possible, to conduct an interview/oral history with your veteran (if living and willing/able), with documentation, and to provide a professional outbrief including SilverLeaf’s proprietary printed timeline.  

Audio/Video recording of the interview/oral history is permitted on mutual agreement, but the winner of this item must provide the AV equipment and support.  

SilverLeaf brings more than 30 years of military and history education, training, and practical experience to help our clients unravel the service history of their parents, grandparents, and beyond.

SilverLeaf has great insights into the military services over the last century, and can readily access online resources to help unravel your veteran’s story, creating a cherished family memory, and saving history using SilverLeaf’s proprietary printed timeline.

Item Special Note

This item is Five (5) hours (valued at $50 per hour) of dedicated time to research, prepare for, and if possible, to conduct an interview/oral history with your veteran (if living and willing/able), with documentation, and to provide a professional outbrief including SilverLeaf’s proprietary printed timeline.  

Audio/Video recording of the interview/oral history is permitted on mutual agreement, but the winner of this item must provide the AV equipment and support. 

Military history offered with primacy in modern U.S. (Union and Confederate forces included) and related military history.   

English-language documents or translations required for foreign military services, to be provided by the family.

Research restricted to immediate family members, with consent of veteran (if living).  Winner must provide or request DD Form214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  We can assist with the request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) (Military Personnel Records) of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.  If records are not on hand, the request may take several months, and are based on availability.  

Interview/oral history to take place at a time and location of mutual agreement.  Must be within 25 miles of Crystal Lake, IL. If beyond the 25 mile limit, travel expenses to be reimbursed.