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George Sharp discusses his tour of duty in Vietnam (1966). 

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' George Sharp

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' Spring 1988

'''Location:''' Michigan

'''Interviewer:''' Scott Sharp

'''Length:''' 35 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Enlistment and basic training (1965),
To Vietnam (November 1965),
Preparatory training,
U. S. forces in Vietnam (1962-1964),
Opinion of U. S. involvement in Vietnam,
Vietnamese political division,
Combat duty,
Patrols,
Soldiers,
Patrols (again),
Soldiers,
Patrols (again),
Foreword support maintenance unit (again),
Duties,
Transport equipment,
Helicopters,
Individual responsibilities,
Contact with Vietnamese people,
Pay (1966-67),
Passes to Saigon,
Mail,
Agent orange,
Viet Cong,
Search and destroy mission,
Tour of duty,
Return stateside (November 1966),
Discharge from military service,
Sharp’s experiences upon his return,
Employment,
U. S. conduct of Vietnam War,
"Conflict" vs. "war",
Vietnam veterans,
Reflection.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Blank
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'''Range Dates:''' 1965-1968

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1965-1968


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