Interview with Jon Newkirk

Jon Newkirk talks about how he registered for the draft during the Vietnam War as a conscientious objector, and how his faith influenced that decision. He also describes some of his experiences in Vietnam where he served for his alternative service.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1010/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Steve and Glenda Gilroy

Steve and Glenda Gilroy reflect on their life during the Vietnam War. Specifically, Steve talks about being drafted as a conscientious objector and how being stationed as an orderly in a hospital helped him realize what he wanted as a future career. Glenda reflects on conversations she had with her father and brother during the war and how her upbringing influenced what she thought about conscientious objectors.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1002/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Dan Nolta

Dan Nolta discusses how he registered for the draft as a non-combatant, and how his faith influenced his decision and later his career choices.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1022/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Gertrude Ankeny

Gertrude Ankeny discusses her husband\u27s choice to be a conscientious objector, as well as reflecting on what other family members choice to register as.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1014/thumbnail.jp

Interview with John Lyda

John Lyda talks about his religious and familial influences that persuaded him to register as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. He also discusses how his two sons serve in the military and how their experience in the Quaker church differs from his own.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1011/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Dwight Kimberly

Dwight Kimberly reflects on how he registered for the draft during the Vietnam War as a conscientious objector. He also talks about his experiences serving in a troubled boys home as he worked there to qualify for alternative service.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1019/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Ron Stansell

Ron Stansell discusses how he registered as a conscientious objector for the draft. He talks about how his childhood and his faith influenced his decision. Furthermore, he talks about his life as a missionary in Bolivia and how he met his wife, Carolyn, through this whole process.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1004/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Verne Martin

Verne Martin talks about conscientious objectors versus non-combatants as he walks through what the drafting process was like for him. He also discusses why he calls himself the most non-pacifistic Quaker that ever lived.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1001/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Gerald Lemmons

Gerald Lemmons reflects on how he registered during the Korean War as a regular combatant and not a conscientious objector.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1015/thumbnail.jp

Interview with Divonna Crecelius

Divonna Crecelius discusses her husband, Ron, and his experience serving in World War II before he became a Christian. She talks about how he was called to serve during the Korean War as an assistant chaplain.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/conscientious_objectors/1021/thumbnail.jp