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Description

The Korean War Collection is a series of interviews conducted with United States military veterans who served during this conflict.

Subjects Korean War (1950-1953)
Call Number SOK
Dates 2012 - 2012

Interviews in Korean War

Oral History Interview Description
Bill Gotcher 04/04/2012 Bill Gotcher describes his service during the Korean War, where he saw action at Inchon, Wonsan, and the Chosin Reservoir. He talks about his Marine military training, being a part of a mortar platoon,…
Gene Slocum 04/27/2012 Gene Slocum joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1950 prior to the start of the Korean War and was soon activated. He talks about his life prior to enlisting and about his various kinds of training he received…
Jim Holman 04/25/2012 Jim Holman joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1950 and was soon activated into the Korean War efforts. He discusses his difficult childhood, making the decision to enter the military, and going through…
Joe Butts 04/20/2012 Joe Butts enlisted in the Marine Corp Reserve in 1948 and became part of the Korean War efforts in 1950. He discusses his time in Korea as an ammo bearer in a machine gun squad and his unit's various battle…
Paul Bavousette 04/13/2012 Paul Bavousette joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1948 and was activated in 1950 and sent to Korea. He discusses life on an attack transport, landing on the beach on Inchon, and moving toward Seoul, Korea.…
Richard Sharp 04/11/2012 Richard Sharp joined the Marines in 1948 and served during the Korean War. He discusses his training, being assigned to machine guns, the journey to Korea, and preparing for a combat landing. Sharp recalls…
Roger Kinkade 04/13/2012 Roger Kinkade enlisted in the Marines in 1949 and became part of the Korean War efforts in 1950. He discusses his time in Korea as a member of a howitzer crew, his unit's engagement with the Chinese at…
Roy Michael 04/16/2012 Roy Michael enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1949 and became part of the Korean War efforts in 1950. He discusses his time in Korea as a member of a rifle time and his unit's engagement with the…