OUR MISSION

The WWII Veterans History Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to give the past a future, one story at a time. We’re dedicated to educating and inspiring future generations to better appreciate the sacrifices made by the greatest generation through documentary films, traveling museum exhibitions, and educational programs. Founded by Benjamin Mack-Jackson in 2015, our organization has impacted veterans and students alike, preserving countless war stories and teaching students why such events should never be repeated.

 

AN URGENT QUEST

Of the 16 million men and women that served in the American armed forces during WWII, less than 200,000 are still alive. That number is rapidly decreasing, with an estimated 300 dying every day. We’re working to meet and interview as many of these heroes as possible before it’s too late. Our mission to preserve their stories is urgent.

Over the past seven years, our team has interviewed more than 100 WWII veterans across the world. We are always looking for new veterans to interview, regardless of nationality or service history, and add their stories to our oral history archive.

Know a veteran looking to share their story? Contact us today.

 

OUR TEAM

  • BENJAMIN MACK-JACKSON

    FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Benjamin Mack-Jackson is a photojournalist, author, and visual storyteller. He dedicates his time to preserving the memories of WWII veterans and educating future generations about the importance of remembering history. His work has impacted thousands of people across the world through digital media and interactive presentations, inspiring audiences to better appreciate the past.

  • MARCO ERADUS

    EUROPEAN LIASON

    Marco Eradus lives in the Southern part of the Netherlands and has always been fascinated by the stories his grandfather told him about WWII. He joined the Dutch Army when he was 17 and became an Infantry Drill Instructor. For the past 20 years Marco has worked with the Dutch National Police, runs a company for drone solutions, acts as a police advisor for film productions, and is an avid WWII researcher.

  • TRACY MACK-JACKSON

    DIGITAL MEDIA & MARKETING

    Before founding The IDP Group, an interactive marketing consulting company, Tracy Mack-Jackson held senior management roles at several leading imaging companies. She ran the Disney Institute Photography Entertainment Arts Department, and later was senior manager of Internet Development at Nikon Inc. Tracy is also an award-winning photojournalist and has extensive experience as a photography editor and graphic designer.

  • Editor

    COREY MARR

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

    Corey Marr is a distinguished filmmaker based in Orlando, Florida, with expertise in directing, cinematography, and editing. Renowned for his unique storytelling skills, he has directed and edited several Suncoast Emmy and Telly award-winning projects. His camera work is also featured in high-profile projects for The Washington Post and Amazon Prime's TV show "The College Tour."

  • SEAN O'DWYER

    HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

    Since his youth, Sean O'Dwyer has been interested in World War II. Over the past decade, he has interviewed nearly 200 veterans and amassed an extensive collection of historic artifacts. In 2020, he began working with the WWII Veterans History Project on the "Saving Higgins" restoration project, taking on the role of Collections and Restorations volunteer. Sean has a Master's Degree from the University of Florida and leads a career in public history.

  • BOB KONINGS

    BATTLE OF THE BULGE ADVISOR

    Bob Konings is a Battle of the Bulge researcher and tour guide who lives on the former battlefields of the Ardennes forest in Belgium. He specializes in the Manhay sector, the Joachim Peiper route, and the Hotton-La Roche sector. In 2017, he identified the downed B-24 bomber “King Size” that crashed in the nearby village of La Fosse in 1944. Bob and his family are the proud owners of Bo Temps, a guesthouse located in Grandménil, Belgium.

FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

@WW2VHP on Instagram

Join us at the City of Winter Park’s Veterans Day Celebration on November 8! A WWII Veterans History Project traveling museum exhibit will be on display. WWIIVHP founder @benmackjackson will also speak about our continued work to give the past
Please join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of WWII veteran Irving Locker! 🎉 Irving served in the 116th AAA Gun Battalion during the war and landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
POW dogtag issued by the Germans to Lt. Edward J. Quigley, who served in the 392nd BG, 8th AAF. On April 8, 1944, Quigley’s B-24 was shot down by fighters while flying a mission to bomb an airbase outside of Brunswick, Germany. He spent 11 mont
On July 14, 1944, Roy Morrison’s 20th birthday, he was ambushed by German soldiers near St. Lo, France, during his unit’s push across Normandy. He was hit twice by gunfire, but doctors only found and removed one bullet at the time. Nearly
 

HELP US KEEP HISTORY ALIVE

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations from followers and supporters to continue our important mission. Your contribution directly helps keep history alive, enabling us to interview WWII veterans across the nation and preserve their stories for generations to come.

Help us give the past a future. Make a donation today.