Abstract This collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Cassandra L. Maiden and Daardi Sizemore in October 2003. Maiden enlisted as a Unites States Army WAC during the end of the Vietnam War. She received training as a LPN and served in the medical division. Maiden discusses her training and experiences as a woman in the Army. She also discusses what life was like for a nurse at Fort Riley, Kansas...

Abstract The Mason collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Mason and Grace Mlady in 2003. In this interview, Mason talks about his service in the 1st Marine Scout Dog Platoon in the United State Marine Corps. He talks about his service during the Vietnam War in the Danang region. Topics include being wounded, family members in the service, protests at home, service in the scout dog platoon, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), returning...

Abstract The Tom McLaughlin collection consists of two audiocassettes and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between McLaughlin and Grace Mlady in 2003. McLaughlin served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. McLaughlin talks about the time he was wounded, a few daily memories of Vietnam and several descriptions of his patrols. He was discharged from the Marines with a rank of E-4.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central...

Abstract This collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Oliver J. Mulford and Kellian Clink in October 2003. Mulford served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He served in the Pacific in Radar Countermeasures. He was part of the 680th Bomb Squadron-504 Bomb Group (VH). Mulford discusses his training, life on Tinian, as well as the B-29, B-29 super-fortress and flight operations. The collection also includes...

Abstract The Judith A. Olson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Olson served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. She talks about her basic training, her time in the service and the people she met. She worked as a dental technician and received the rank of E-3. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted...

Abstract The Joan A. Paczkowski collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Paczkowski and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Paczkowski served in the United States Navy WAVES right after the Korean War. She talks about her training and her time in the service. She also tells stories of memorable moments. Paczkowski spent her time in the service working in Communications.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central...

Abstract The David M. Peik collection consists of two audiocassettes and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peik and Brian Kramer in 2003. In the interview Peik discusses several aspects of his life, such as his pre-war home life, time in the Navy, and what it was like returning to the United States after being in Vietnam. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota...

Abstract The Ruth C. Perry collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Perry and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Perry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She tells detailed stories of her time in the service. She talks about the people she met the jobs she had and her steps through the ranks. Perry retired after 20 of service as Tech Sergeant, E-6.This oral history interview was conducted...

Abstract The Lois J. Peterson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Peterson served in the Marine Corps but did not serve during war time. In this short interview she talks a little about what she did as a mechanic and where she was during her time in the service.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the...

Abstract The Ruth E. Pleiss collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview between Pleiss and Daardi Sizemore in October 2003. Pleiss served in the Army as a nurse during World War II. She talks about her time in the service and about her life and work she did at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Pleiss was discharged from the Army as First Lieutenant. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project...