Our Veterans, Their Stories
Preserving first hand accounts from our heroes one story at a time
By recording the oral histories of our veterans, we preserve the human face of American history for generations to come and honor those men and women who swore to protect and defend the United States. Our goal is to document the accounts of those who served from/live in Cattaraugus County.
Visit the Museum
The Catt. County Museum and Research Library announces that its new exhibit, “Our Veterans, Their Stories,” is officially open to the public.
Share your Story
Contact us
Send us a Message about the Project
or call the Veterans' Service Agency at 716-701-3298.
Their Stories Online
"Our Veterans, Their Stories" on County Museum's YouTube Channel
Project Preview
Pieces of Three Veterans' Stories
Steve McCord
Major, U.S. Army
Norm Marsh
Sergeant, U.S. Air Force
Richard Helmich
E5 U.S. Navy Seabee
Philip L. Smith
Corporal, U.S. Army
Edward Leaskey
Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy
William Frank
Corporal, U.S. Army
Malcom Pelton
Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Corp
Glen Hester
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Franklin Green
E5, U.S. Marine Corp
Darwin Booram
Corporal, U.S. Army
"Our Veterans, Their Stories" - Induction Ceremony
Induction Ceremony for the project "Our Veterans, Their Stories" on Armed Forces Day in May 2021 at the Cattaraugus County Museum.
Timothy Lerminiaux
Master Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corp
Dale King
ETN2, U.S. Navy
More Stories on Veterans
Discover more stories about or from veterans on Cattaraugus County's History website.
About the Project
"Our Veterans, Their Stories", also known as the Cattaraugus County Veterans' Stories Project, is an audio and video project lead by the County Museum & Research Center and assisted by the Veterans' Service Agency and the Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism under guidance from Catt. County Legislators.
More Hands Make Less Work
Want to get involved? Contact us about the project.