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| Genre/Form: | Oral histories |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Perry Campbell |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Perry Campbell; John C Jr Hennen; Marshall University. Oral History of Appalachia Program. |
| OCLC Number: | 688051631 |
| Notes: | This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia Vietnam veterans. |
| Description: | Tape: sound tape reel. Transcript: 26 p. |
| Responsibility: | conducted by John C. Hennen, Jr. |
Abstract:
In this interview, Perry Campbell discusses: his childhood experiences leading up to his military service; some regrets he has about military service; his thoughts on the draft and military service; serving in Germany (including getting shot at for helping East Germans escape to West Germany); his experiences as a weapons tester with various types of firearms; his experiences in Vietnam; his thoughts on the war; the VVA organization (Vietnam Veterans of America); wounded soldiers; his employment; psychological problems from the war; Walter Reed Army Hospital; an incident where he was reported dead; and other topics.
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