James Anderson (2017)
Vietnam War Oral Histories
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Vietnam
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-11-11
Duration: 00:08:14
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975 | United States. Army | Veterans | Military
Contributors:
- Anderson, James Interviewee
Description
An oral history interview conducted on November 11, 2017, with James Anderson of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Anderson, a native of Elton, served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He discusses: the work of his weapons platoon; the day he was wounded; the strong bond of Vietnam veterans; his medals; returning home; and the death of his Battalion Colonel.