Personal Narrative Film, Video Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing Gregory James Schulte Collection
Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: Iraq War, 2003-2011
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 235th Engineer Team, 4th Infantry Division; Army National Guard
- Location of Service: Tikrit, Iraq; Kuwait
- Highest Rank: Specialist
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/30235
Deployed to Iraq at the age of 18, Specialist Greg Schulte was the youngest soldier in his National Guard unit. During his service in Tikrit, he witnessed both the extreme violence that characterizes life in a combat zone as well as many positive changes brought about by the U.S. military presence in Iraq. He left the Middle East with a renewed dedication to the military; at the same time, after enduring such a life-changing experience, he felt a sense of distance from his old friends and family.
Interview / Recording
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PlayHearing from Iraqi civilians about their life under Saddam Hussein and the human rights abuses that they suffered; uncovering mass graves; coming to terms with reasons for deployment. 00:06:11.2 - 00:08:11.0
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PlayHow his unit was received by Iraqi civilians; trying to win the hearts and minds of Iraqis; his duties as a civil engineer; helping to establish electricity and water purification systems; interacting with Iraqi contractors and members of the special forces 00:11:19.5 - 00:16:14.8
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PlayMemorable incident that took place on the day that Saddam Hussein was captured. 00:24:18.1 - 00:27:00.1
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PlayServing as the bodyguard for a high-level colonel during a meeting with local village sheiks. 00:27:02.4 - 00:29:59.7
About this Item
Title
- Gregory James Schulte Collection
Names
- Missouri State University
- Lucas, Stacey
- Schulte, Gregory James
- Johnson, Julie A.
- Missy Boschert
Home State
- Missouri
Headings
- - Schulte, Gregory James
- - Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Male
Status
- veteran
Service History
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Iraq War, 2003-2011
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 235th Engineer Team, 4th Infantry Division; Army National Guard
- Location of Service: Tikrit, Iraq; Kuwait
- Highest Rank: Specialist
- Dates of Service: 2001
- Entrance into Service: Enlisted
- Military Status: veteran
Materials
- Video: VHS [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 2004-10-27)
- Video: VHS [1 item] -- Reference copy (collected 2004-10-27; 2007-02-06)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/30235
Cite as
- Gregory James Schulte Collection (AFC/2001/001/30235), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- image
- video