'WWII In Their Own Words' presentation features Larry Martin at Adrian District Library

Brad Heineman, The Daily Telegram
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ADRIAN — Jackson native and World War II historian Larry Martin will return next week to the Adrian District Library to present “WWII In Their Own Words."

The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 143 E. Maumee St. in downtown Adrian. Doors will open at 6 p.m. so attendees can arrive early and see the memorabilia and historical war items Martin has collected over the years.

“WWII In Their Own Words” is a series of presentations Martin has conducted in which he shares the stories of veterans from the Second World War and stories of their families through a collection of live and recorded interviews, a news release from the Adrian District Library said. Since the program’s inception, Martin has conducted more than 75 interviews with WWII veterans and civilians who knew them.

“Martin’s project is intended to educate future generations as well as foster an appreciation for the challenges endured by veterans,” the release said.

Sigrid Howard was born in 1927 in Berlin. In 1947, she married an American soldier two years after the conclusion of World War II. She later emigrated from Germany to America.
Sigrid Howard was born in 1927 in Berlin. In 1947, she married an American soldier two years after the conclusion of World War II. She later emigrated from Germany to America.

Monday’s installment features a recorded interview with Sigrid Howard, who was born in 1927 in Berlin. In 1947, she married an American soldier after which she emigrated to America.

Martin is a Vietnam-era veteran who never saw actual combat in the war, the release said, but was enlisted during the war efforts. His website, www.lmww2.com, is dedicated to his many years of historical research about World War II.

Following the conclusion of the presentation, Martin will be available for questions and answers. The presentation is offered at no cost, registration is not required and all ages are invited to attend. An Adrian District Library card is not needed.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: World War II presentation Monday at Adrian District Library