Folder 14 (Cassette tape - Jim Evans interviewed by Louis R. Diaz)

Item

Identifier: MS 001

Staff Only

Dates

1984

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers, except for files marked as restricted as requested by Dr. Cecil B. Currey. The Special Collections librarians reserve the right to deny access to these particular files.

Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/

Extent

From the Series: 2.92 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Vietnam War - U.S. Army - volunteered for two tours of duty in Vietnam during 1966-1968. We was with the 101st Airborne 1st Batallion, 327th Infantry Division and the South Vietnam Army 34th Ranger Batallion. Served as a Light Infantry Advisor. At Ft. Gordon he was the Advanced Infantry Trainer and at Ft. Benning, he was in the Jump School. In Vietnam, he was all over, but specifically in Fanrang, Cho Lai and Hue. He received 2 Army Accomodation Medals for valor, 3 Bronze Stars, 2 S. Vietnam Medals for valor and 1 Purple Heart.