Vietnam War Veteran
Peter Ehnstrom
Interviewed by:
Ethan Enhnstrom and Xavier Neil
During Service
Present
"We did a good deed, with our job."
~ Peter Ehnstrom, 2016
Name:
Peter Ehnstrom
Date of Birth:
November 2, 1940
Branch of Service:
Navy
Dates of Service:
January 1959 -
January 1963
Location of Military Service:
Spain, U.S.S. Valley Forge,
and [REDACTED]
Residence at Time of Interview:
Lakeland, Florida
Peter Ehnstrom's Story:
Peter Ehnstrom was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, where he also went to high school. He wanted to join the Air Force, but after being told he couldn't be a pilot he decided that it wasn't the place for him. Through conversation with several friends he decided to join the Navy. He went through basic training at Great Lakes, Illinois (he lovingly refers to it as "Great Flakes" in our interview.) During his time of service he visited Spain, the Philippines, and [REDACTED]. His service began in 1959 and ended in 1963. After serving he worked as a Xerox employee until retirement. He now resides in Lakeland, Florida. He has a total of six grandchildren.
(Above) Pictures of a ship similar to the U.S.S. Valley Forge, where Peter Ehnstrom was stationed.
