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Joe Williams talks about his life just before being drafted into service during the Vietnam War. He addresses his doubts about the purpose of the war, his misgivings about going to Vietnam as part of the US Army’s infantry, and his general disillusionment with the war. He remembers his impressions of the Vietnamese people. He speaks about general aspects of life in the US Army during war time. He remembers being assigned to the 1st Aviation Brigade,...
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Roger Goss talks about his early life and education prior to joining the military. He recounts his application with the Marine Corps based on the assertion that he would be given pilot’s training and a pilot position, but his ultimate assignment to the infantry after basic training. He remembers his advanced infantry training in mortars and other weapons. He speaks about his combat experiences as a member of the Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th...
