Students will examine the experiences of Donald Cook, RCAF pilot, Emerson, MB; Noble Peterson, Air Corps pilot, Lemmon, SD; and U.S. Marine Dale Svingen, Fargo, ND as they share their stories in the air and in the occupation forces of World War II.

World War II veterans are extraordinary – their bravery inspires us and their sacrifices secured the freedoms we treasure. WWII Prairie Memories is an important collection of veteran voices, a precious piece of history, that communicates the personal challenges and spiritual experience that define this generation of heroes.