Veronica "Vicky" Trego Oral History Interview

IdentifierNHF_WC_2017_Trego_Veronica

Date2017 June 20

Description Veronica Trego was born in St. Mary’s County, Maryland on a small island by the name of St. Clemens. She would later on move to Oakland, MD as well as Leonardtown, where she spent the majority of her childhood. She was 17 years old when the war broke out, still living with the Gibson family. However, after she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, she left the farm life back at home to volunteer and eventually study to become a nurse. During her time at school, she would also have to help out by contributing to the war efforts. Some of the stories she discussed include her recollection of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor, the writing of the letters to the military men stationed overseas, her engagement to Tom McArthur, her personal and community perception of FDR, her encounter with Japanese-American Ed Sawada, and her vivid explanation of the various services her brothers provided for the war.  

Material TypeDigital

LanguageEnglish

Duration1h 48m 35s

Preferred CitationVeronica "Vicky" Trego, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland

ProvenanceInterview was recorded by Andrew Darlington, Jeannie “Saoirse,” and David Ruano Velasquez for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project