Sharp, George 1988 Spring
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.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1965-1968
Bulk Dates: 1965-1968
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