Title
Interview with Richard Gilbert [October 15, 2012]
Description
Richard Gilbert served in the army for three years during the Vietnam War. He was a volunteer right out of high school, and figured the military was his only way to get to college. He was stationed in Pleiku, Vietnam and worked as a military police officer. He saw very little combat but his base was ambushed a couple of times. After the 3 years were up he majored in art at Applachian State and worked as a middle school art teacher.
Subject
Gilbert, Richard
Veterans
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States
Personal narratives, American
Interviews
Creator
Spiker, Cody
Gilbert, Richard
Rights
Copyright for the Veterans Oral History Project's audio and transcripts is held by Appalachian State University. These materials are available for free personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that proper citation is used.
Identifier
5018_Gilbert_Richard_20121015_transcript_M
5018_Gilbert_Richard_20121015_audio_A
Interviewee
Gilbert, Richard
Interview Date
10/15/2012
Equipment
Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
Checksum
1ab5da6a51135cdce2f97284fb80a21a
33274ab687bac5808732c11c00bd0f44
Format, original
Electronic File
Military Branch
U.S. Army
Recording rate
48000kzh x 16 bit
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