Carter, Dilford 2016-04-28
This interview features Dilford Carter. Carter talks about growing up in the Corpus Christi area, attending the University of Arkansas, and being drafted. Carter primarily discusses his experiences in the Korean War as a marksman
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dilford Carter
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Date: April 28, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:57:54
Abstract
Family background, genealogy, Boxing, High school, Industry in Corpus Christi, oil and gas, World War II during childhood, Early interests in biology, Favorite classes, early interest in writing, Finishing high school, running track, University of Arkansas, Getting drafted, Marksman in the Korean War, Challenges, limited warfare, Combat, Weaponry, Sniping technique, unconfirmed killings, Procedure in sniping, effectiveness, GI Bill, Fort Sam Houston
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/358389
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