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Q: How were local civilians treated by American and other allied soldiers? A: They felt superior to everyone. (They shouldn't have put that question on here.) Q: What does the G.I. Bill mean to you? A: It enabled me to buy a home. Q: What were your expectations of civilian life upon leaving the service? A: I was scared to death. Q: With whom do you feel most comfortable discussing your wartime experiences? A: Anyone. I tell the funny things that happened to me, and my grandchildren cannot understand why I do not tell the sad things. I have seen a lot of blood, guts, and gory things that I do not relate to them. I try to erase from my mind. I learned many interesting things about the war during this interview with Mr. Hebel. I never could understand what would provoke someone to want to fight in a war, but I think I understand a little better now. I understand that most of the people that fought did so to uphold the honor and name of our country. I cannot imagine what it would be like to carry around a gun fighting for my life and the lives of the people of this country.