This project began in 1980 with a grant from the Association of Former Students to interview alumni who became general officers and retired in Texas. Originally, it was entitled "Aggies to Generals". Interviews with the A&M generals are oral biographies and explore a number of issues: family life and early years, education at Texas A&M, Corps of Cadets, and ideas concerning leadership, women and blacks in the service, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and change in the military in recent U.S. history. The individual's military career is investigated in detail. Unless stated, Terry Anderson was the interviewer, and tapes are transcribed and open.

    During the mid-1980s, the project was expanded. Anderson and many of his students conducted interviews with numerous Vietnam veterans, and almost all have been transcribed and are open. Also see interviews listed under Vietnam Generation.

    In 1988, the Collection received a dozen tapes from the late Lt. Col. Jerome A. McDavitt, USA, a survivor of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps in the Philippines, 1942-1945. He sent questionnaires to about twenty survivors of Bataan and Corregidor and they recorded their testimonials in similar fashion in 1975. All participants discuss personal background, unit assignment, starvation, and conditions in the P.O.W. camps. Acoustical quality, and amount of information varies from fair to poor. None are transcribed and all are open.

Adams, John, enlisted, USA
   Former member of the Special Forces during the Vietnam War discusses his training as a radio operator, his year in Vietnam (1967-1968), and views on the war. Interviewed by William J. Johnson, November 19, 1985. 12 pages.

Anderson, John
   Former Army pilot recalls flight training and life in the Vietnam war in 1969. Interviewed by Suzanne DeWitt, May, 1994. Two tapes. Indexed.

Andrews, Theodore H. ('38) B. Gen., USA
   Italian and French campaigns during WWII, West Point instructor after the war, military mission to Iran during the Shah's takeover in 1953, and Korea and the Pentagon in the 1960's. Retired 1971. August 3-4, 1981. 216 pages.

Ball, Jim
   Senior Vice President of Vista Chemicals discusses tour in Vietnam as an Army Infantry platoon leader, 1969. Interviewed by Kelly Gablin, May 9, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Barba, W. L.
  U.S. Marine Corp Colonel describes Vietnam from 1967 to 1971, the public treatment of veterans and gives hindsight strategies for fighting the war again. Interviewed by Christian Williams, April 29, 1993. One tape. Indexed.

Barraco, Victor A. ('15) B. Gen., USMC
   Training marines during the First World War, the reserves during 1920's and 1930's and a commander in Samoa and Guam during WWII. Reserves 1947 and retired 1955. June 4, 1981. 76 pages.

Bartscht, Heri Bert, enlisted, Wehrmacht
   Life growing up in the Third Reich and being in the German Army on the Eastern Front in 1942. A sculptor and art professor at the University of Dallas. Interviewed by Alexander Caplazi, November 24, 1982. 8 pages.

Becker, William A. ('41) M. Gen., USA
   1st Cavalry Division in Pacific, Luzon campaign and occupation of Japan, and Army attaché to Yugoslavia in late 1950s. Developing airborne units in 1965, Vietnam in 1966, and working with General Westmoreland. Retired 1972. July 1-2, 1981. 55 pages.

Beltran, Thomas C.
   Recollection of the Vietnam war as a Marine in 1966 with comments on the Vietnamese people, the Green Berets, missions, POW camps, racism and other aspects of the war. Interviewed by Diane Elizondo, December 4, 1989. One tape. Indexed.

Benavidez, Roy P. - M. Sgt., USA
   Received the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross for action in Vietnam. A member of the Texas National Guard and Green Berets. Interviewed by Margaret L. Sitka, December 3, 1984. 12 pages.

Beverley, George ('19) B. Gen., USAF
   Army Air Corps in early 1920's, as a subordinate of Billy Mitchell. Flying the mail during Depression, supply officer during Italian campaign, and Commander of Kelly Field in 1946-47. Retired 1949. July 16, 1981. 43 pages.

Bliler, Roy Kasson, 1st Lt., USAAC
  Discusses the Aleutian Island campaign, his mission and role as bombardier, and life in the Aleutians during World War II. Includes his notes, entitled "Aleutian Adventure." Interviewed by John R. Hatch, November 18, 1985. 11 pages.

Bond, Jr., Charles ('49) M. Gen., USAF
   Combat ace with Flying Tigers in 1941-42, and pilot for Ambassador Averell Harriman in Moscow in 1942-43, Strategic vs Tactical Air Command during 1950's, and head of Air Force in Thailand in 1967. Retired 1968. 310 pages. July 21-23, 1981. Also consult Charles R. Bond Jr. and Terry Anderson, Flying Tiger's Diary (Texas A&M University Press, 1984).

Bond, Royce Lynn
   Retired Marine Corps Lietenant Colonel speaks about his experiences at Vietnam in 1967 and 1975, Khe Sahn and the evacuations of Saigon and Laos. Interviewed by Shannon Bond, April 3, 1993. Two tapes. Indexed.

Brotherman, Raleigh E. III, Sgt., USAF
   Military Airlift Command at Cam Ranh Bay. Discusses Agent Orange, drug problems, and the black market in Vietnam. Interviewed by Dennis D. Toudouze, April 28, 1986. 12 pages.

Buckner, John H. ('40) M. Gen., USAF
   Fighter pilot in WWII in European theater, postwar German occupation, commander of bomber group in Korea 1954, and commander of U.S. Forces in Azores 1967-69. Retired 1971. July 30, 1981. 84 pages.

Burton, Donald, Col., USA
   Commandant of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets in 1980s discusses his two tours of duty in Vietnam, one temporary in 1966, and for a year in 1967-1968. His second tour was with the 41st Artillery Group at Nha Trang. Views concerning the Army, Vietnameses culture and people, ARVN, and why we lost the war. Interviewed by Rian Jorgensen, November 18, 1985. 14 pages.

Butler, Ogborne D. ('39) B. Gen., USAR
   French and German campaigns during WWII, Battle of the Bulge, reserves in 1945, and commander of 420th Engineer Brigade. Retired 1977. July 23-24, and August 8, 1980. 78 pages.

Cargill, Charles R. ('53) BA ('67) MBA B. Gen., USAFR
   Texas A&M in late 1940's and early 1950's, three years active duty as supply officer. Vice president for operations at Texas A&M, 1982-present. Topics include differences between leadership in military and business, and reserve readiness from 1950's to 1980's. June 13, 1983. 60 pages.

Cokinos, Mike P. ('43) B. Gen., USAR
   European campaign as observer with 8th Armored Division, silver star during Battle of the Bulge, reserve duties during 1950's and 1960's, and Commander of 75th Maneuver Area, 1975-77. Retired 1977. June1-2, 1981. 71 pages.

Colglazier, Robert W. Jr. ('25) Lt. Gen., USA
   Commissioned in 1925, active duty in World War II where he served in the European and Mediterranean theaters, recalled in 1951 to serve in the Korean War, and remained on active duty until retirement in 1966. Involved in the planning and construction of the Pentagon, campaigns in North Africa, and Chief of Construction and Training in Northern Ireland. Creation of and service in the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff on Logistics. Interviewed by Col. William M. Kearney, U.S. Army Military History Institute, Senior Officers Oral History Program, March, 1984. 337 pages.

Collins, Robert D. enlisted, USN
   U.S. Navy Seal Team member in Vietnam, 1971-1974, discusses training and types of operations in Southeast Asia. Interviewed by Allison Seale, April 26, 1985. 30 pages.

Corbett, Robert, Sgt., USAR
   Acting platoon leader of Charlie Company, 2nd of the 27th Wolfhounds, 1969, in Vietnam. After discharge became the Regional Coordinatorof the Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Interviewed by Chuck Corbett, April 21, 1985, 17 pages, and March 20, 1986. 23 pages. Also see Vietnam Generation.

Darling, Thomas G., M. Gen., USAF
   Career as a B-52 Aircraft Commander at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam during the Vietnam war, 1966. Interviewed by Tara C. Presnal, April 25, 1991. One Tape. Indexed.

Dickson, John R., Lt. Col., USA
  Assistant operations officer of the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, aerial reconnaissance and surveillance, headquartered in Saigon. Intelligence officer of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1968. Discusses military intelligence during theVietnam War. Interviewed by John Dickson, April, 1985. 20 pages.

Doggett, Ronnie
   Comments of tour duty in Vietnam as an Air Force security policeman, 1966-1967. Interviewed by Ruth Ann Kirtland, December, 1989. Two tapes. Indexed.

Dudzik, Joseph, Lt. Col., USA
   In 1st Logistical Command and was general counsel and staff judge advocate of the USAR Procurement Agency, Vietnam. Involved with the local Vietnamese businessmen getting supplies for the US troops, and handled legal contracts. Describes daily life and the Vietnamese. Interviewed by Rebecca Swygert, March 20, 1986. 14 pages.

Enochs, Alan M.
  LOCH pilot at Pleiku in 1968 and Cobra pilot in 1971 during the Vietnam war. Interviewed by Michael W. Enochs, April 23, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Farmer, Bill
   Tour of duty in Vietnam from 1968-1969 with the 378th Maintenance Company of the Army. Interviewed by Brent Weldon, November 23, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Gaertner, Georg, Sgt., German Afrika Korps
   Oral biography of a German soldier captured by U.S. troops in North Africa in 1943 who became a POW in the U.S. Escaped from camp in New Mexico in 1945 and remained a fugitive until 1985. Interviewed by Arnold Krammer, Feb. 4-5, 1984, 145 pages. Also consult Gaertner and Krammer, Hitler's Last Soldier in America, (Stein and Day: New York, 1985).

Garcia, J. J., enlisted, USA
   In Vietnam from 1967-8 in search and destroy operations. Discusses the impact his Hispanic background had on his desire to serve country, and his family. Interviewed by Arturo Perez, March 22, 1986. 6 pages.

Garrison, Mary
   Army nurse in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Interviewed by Rose George, April 14, 1990. Two tapes. Indexed.

Gregory, William B. Jr.
   Vietnam as an Air Force soldier in a gunship squadron, 1970-1971. Interviewed by Michael Pekar, December 6, 1989. One tape. Indexed.

Halsell II, Kay ('36) B. Gen., Texas National Guard
   Tank destroyer battalion and Pacific theater during WWII, Philippines and Japan occupation, reserve duties during 1950's and commanding officer of Combat Command C. Active duty during Berlin crisis. Retired 1966. September 17, 1981. 48 pages.

Hand, Harry Vincent, Col., USA
   Joined USA in 1913 and discusses childhood, Persing Expedition into Mexico in 1916, involvement in World War I, participation in Hoover mission to the U.S.S.R. in 1921, and building the first Army airplanes. Interviewed by Gregory Tate, October 7, 1986. Not transcribed.

Hanover, Joe B. ('40) B. Gen., USAR
   Coastal artillery and Corps of Engineers, 1940-45, postwar Germany, reserve duties during 1950s, and Commander 420th Engineer Brigade 1966-71. Retired 1971. July 29-30, and August 1, 1980. 86 pages.

Heffner, Dana
   Discusses moral among the 431st Munitions Maintenance troops of the Air Force during Vietnam and how they coped with death, 1968-1969. Interviewed by Liska Lewis, April, 1991. Two tapes. Indexed.

Hetherington, Travis ('32) B. Gen., USAR
   Spent one year at Texas A&M and graduated from West Point, compares both institutions and service schools. Air Force in 1950's under Curtis LeMay, and commander of base in Japan during 1960's. Retired 1967. August 12-13, 1980. 70 pages.

Heyer, Henry Tom, enlisted, USMC.
   Vietnam from 1967-8 as a helicopter pilot flying medical evacuation missions. Discusses problems of rescue, opinions of the war and country. Describes the Tet Offensive and the Vietnamese people. Interviewed by Tony Bugai, April 26, 1986. 29 pages.

Hill, Jim Dan ('21) M. Gen., USAR
   Ph.D. History in 1928. Reserves in 1930's in Wisconsin National Guard and President of University of Wisconsin - Superior. European theater artillery in WWII. August 20-21, 1982. 56 pages.

Hollingsworth, James F. ('40) Lt. Gen., USA
   Armored division during WWII and participated in seven campaigns from North Africa to the occupation of Berlin in 1945. Various positions in Germany in late 1940's including Chief of Plans and Operations Branch, Seventh U.S. Army. Command and General Staff College in 1952 and Army War College 1956-57. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve and Manpower), December 1962. Vietnam tour as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division 1966, and Commanding General of Ft. Jackson, 1969, and U.S. Army Alaska, 1970. Deputy Commanding General, of XXIV Corps, Vietnam, 1971, and senior American commander at Battle of An Loc, 1972. Commander of ICorps (ROK/US) Group in Korea, 1973. Specia Assistant to the Chief of Staff, 1976. August 18-20, 1982. 20 pages, and June 16, 1986, concerning anti-war activities at Ft. Jackson, 1969. 40 pages.

Johnson, Hubert D. Jr. ('41) B. Gen., USAF
   Engineering specialist, describes Air Force base construction in Britain during WWII, and France and Libya in 1950's. Chief of Master Planning Branch in Pentagon 1960-63, and Director of Facility Maintenance for Secretary of Defense 1972-74. Retired 1974. July 14, 1981. 85 pages.

Kenderdine, John M. ('34) B. Gen., USA
   Assignments during WWII in the Office of the Quartermaster General. Chief, Military Personnel for the Quartermaster General 1954-55, and Commander of U.S. petroleum facilities in Far East Quartermaster, Third U.S. Army, Executive Director for Supply Operations, Defense Supply Agency, 1962-65, and Commander of Defense Personnel Support Center, 1966; Retired 1967. August 17, 1982. 114 pages.

Kennedy, William L. ('28) M. Gen., USAF
   Graduated Air Corps Technical School, 1931. USAAC in England during WWII and POW in Germany. Commander Light Bomb Win S France, and Chief of Staff, Allied Air Forces Southern Europe Retired September, 1961. June 9, 1982. 58 pages.

Kidwell, Graber ('32) B. Gen., USAR
   Training artillerymen during WWII, Quadripartite Conference 1945, reserve duties during 1950's and 1960's and becoming Commander of 90th Infantry Division Artillery. Retired 1970. June 8-9, 1981. 65 pages.

Kniffin, John W., Sgt., USMC
   Member of the 3rd Tank Battalion, Vietnam, 1965-8. Involved in the Vietnam Veterans Against the War. See Vietnam Generation.

Lee, William L. ('27) B. Gen., USAF
   Army Air Corp, 1928, liaison officer position in Philippines 1935, Commander of the 13th Air Force, Air Officer of the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC), 1936. Reduced from B. Gen Col, 1946 and regained B. Gen title, 1952. Discusses Ike and MacArthur, the Filipinos, and WWII. Died in 1976. Interviewed Lt. Col Vaughn H. Gallacher and Dr. James C. Hasdorff, June 14, 1972. 124 pages.

Loser, Gregory A.
   Flew approximately 150 bombing missions over Southeast Asia, Laos and Cambodia in 1973 during the Vietnam war. Interviewed by Karrin Rossell, April, 1991. One tape. Indexed.

Lowrance, Jerry M., Col., USA
   Vietnam from 1966-1967 and from 1969-1970 as a company commander supply officer, and operations officer for engineering battalion Opinions of one year tour of duty, relations between officers and enlisted men, ARVN, media coverage, and reactions to the war. Interviewed by Jean-Francois Borny, April 21, 1986. 5 pages.

Luedecke, Alvin R. ('32) M. Gen., USAF
   Graduated Air Corps in 1934. Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, Training, Intelligence and communications (Southeast Asia Air Command) 1943-1946 Executive Director to the Military Liaison Committee to U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1949-1951, and Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, 1954-1957. Commander of Joint Task Force 7, 1957-1958. Retired 1958 to become Director of Atomic Energy Commission 1958 and mid-1960's Executive Vice President of the Texas A&M University System, 1970-1976. September - October, 1981. 126 pages.

Maples, Herron N. ('40) Lt. Gen., USA
   Five campaigns in Europe during WWII as artillery officer, and postwar occupation force. Philippine duty in 1950's, organizing Defense Intelligence Agency, 1963-66, and Vietnam under Gen. Abrams, 1972-1974, Inspector General of the Army, 1974-76. Retired 1976. June 22-26, 1981. 327 pages. Also interviewed by Lt. Col. Joseph Whitehorne, USA, on April15, 1985, concerning Lt. Gen. Maples' tour as Inspector General. 85 pages.

Marcus, William, enlisted, USMC
   Vietnam from 1967-9, discusses racism, sexism, ARVN troops, atrocities against Americans, media coverage, drugs, the Tet offensive. Interviewed by Pam Rippstein, April 19, 1986. 10 pages.

McDonald, Louis
   Tour of duty in Vietnam as an infantry rifle platoon leader, 1966 and 1968-1969. Interviewed by Liska Lewis, April, 1991. Two tapes. Indexed.

McKimmy, Richard D., enlisted, USA
   Vietnam from 1969-1970, discusses quality of military training, problems of returning veterans, gratitude of the Vietnamese, the Stars and Stripes newsletter, and U.S. involvement in Laos and Cambodia. Interviewed by Glenda Burns, April 4, 1986. 25 pages.

Merkley, Jay Peter, enlisted, USN
   Enlisted in 1963 and served until 1970 with Seal Team One. Observed and gathered information in Southeast Asia on the Vietcong supplies on the Ho Chi Minh Trail and engaged in action against Vietcong. Interviewed by Arturo Perez, December 14, 1984. 15 pages.

Millhoon, John B.
   Discusses life as a F4 fighter crewman in Vietnam and the bombing missions he undertook in 1966. Interviewed by James David Heard, April 16, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Mladenka, Kenneth R., Lt., USA
   Member of the 716th Military Police Battalion in the Vietnam War, 1967-1968 Saigon duty during the Tet Offensive. Interviewed by John R. Neely, November 18, 1985. 12 pages.

Muldoon, James J.
   Helicopter and tactical air support officer in Vietnam, 1967 to 1981, when he escaped. Interviewed by Jean Muldoon, April 25, 1993. One tape. Indexed.

Munson, George P., Jr. ('28) B. Gen., USAFR
   Corps of Engineers in WWII, 1941-1946, European Theater. Reserve duty with 44th Engineer Group and the 20th Engineer Brigade, 1952-1953; Commanded 406th Engineer Brigade, 1954-1959, and 75th Maneuver Area Command, 1959-1965. Retired 1965. July 12, 1983. 36 pages.

Napier, Alexander J., Lt. Col., USAF
   Vietnam from 1966-1973 for several tours of duty. Served as an ECM (electronic counter measures) officer, and was a staff planner for the 8th Air Force Operations plans. Involved in the Arclight Program. Discusses bombing raids, opinions of the conflict. Interviewed by Freeman A. Kilpatrick, Jr., March 18, 1986. 37 pages.

Newberry, James P. ('28) B. Gen., USAF
   Life at Texas A&M during the 1920's. Deputy Chief of Supply for Air Corps. Discusses his various duties and assignments. Retired 1960. June 10, 1982. 10 pages.

Oblinger, John B. Jr., B. Gen., USAF
   U.S. Military Academy graduate 1953 and anti-aircraft artillery expert. Vietnam during early 1960's, air defense in Germany, and Commander of 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 1975. Commanding General of U.S. Army Air Defense Center and Fort Bliss, since 1979. Interview by Shary Arnold. March 18, 1982. 12 pages.

Pearcy, Edward E., Col., USMC
   Discusses USMC and his experiences in Vietnam, including many criticisms about the military in Vietnam. April 18, 1982.

Peel, Wesley ('46) M. Gen., USA
   Corps of Engineers building bridges and roads during European campaign in WWII, constructing Highway #1 in Vietnam, Director of Pacific Northwest District of Corps of Engineers in 1970. Retired 1978. June 19, and July 8, 1981. 107 pages.

Pich, Sophorn
   Society, life and government in Cambodia from 1968 to 1981, when he escaped. Interviewed by Derek LeCroy, May 5, 1993. Two tapes. Indexed.

Reagen, Jimmy, Maj., USA
   Discusses his experiences in the Vietnam War, 1970-1971, as a helicopter pilot in the Night-Hawk platoon. Member of the 420th Engineering Brigade. Interviewed by Michael L. Varney, November 14, 1985. 13 pages.

Reed, Joe
   Army major and district adviser to ARVN during the Vietnam war from 1968 to 1969. Interviewed by Scott Clanton, April 16, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Reeves, Gerald D.
   U.S. Marine Corps "tunnel rat" during the Vietnam war, 1965 - 1966. Interviewed by Tod Tumey, May, 1993. One tape. Indexed.

Riddle, Kyle L. ('37) B. Gen., USAF
   Training pilots during WWII, and Greece in 1949-52 developing Hellenic Air Force. France and Germany during late 1950's and early 1960's, and Chief of Military Assistance Advisory Group in Japan, 1966-68. Retired 1969. August 17, 1980 and June 29, 1981. 18 pages.

Robbins, Jay T. ('40) Lt. Gen., USAF
   Fighter ace with 22 aerial victories in Pacific theater during WWII. Okinawa duty during Vietnam War, Commander of Twelfth, Commander of Military Airlift. Air Force, 1968-1970, and VIC Command, 1972-1974. Retired 1974. August 14-15, and 20, 1980. 109 pages. Also interviewed by James C. Hasdorff for the U.S. Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base. July 24-25, 1984. 144 pages.

Rodriguez, Ramon Eloy
   Marine during the Vietnam war discusses combat, soldier moral and racism, 1967-1968. Interviewed by Jaime Rodriguez, November, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Rogers, Andrew ('39) B. Gen., USAR
   Artillery officer in Rheinland and Central European campaign, 1944-45. Reserve duties after war with 90th Infantry Division, and role as Pentagon Reserve General, 1966-69. Retired 1969. June 10-11, 1981. 93 pages.

Rollins, Andrew P. ('39) M. Gen., USA
   Duty in California after Pearl Harbor, WWII in Pacific in Corps of Engineers. Director of Construction, Headquarters, US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1967-1968; Deputy Chief of Engineers, US Army, Washington, D.C., 1971-1973; Retired 1973. December 10, 1982. Not transcribed, 4 tapes.

Roper, John D. ('50) B. Gen., USAFR
   Enlisted in USMC in 1944 and stationed in China in 1946. Reserve status as training officer for the 9881st Air Reserve Squadron, 1950-1951, and Engineering Branch Chief for the 925th Combat Support Squadron, 1963. Commander of the 924th Civil Engineering Flight, 1969, and 307th Civil Engineering Squadron, Heavy Repair, the only "REDHORSE" unit in the Air Force, 1973; Promoted to B. Gen., April 1979. July 21, 1983. 83 pages.

Rupple, Fred, enlisted, USA
   Communications specialist in Vietnam, transmission and retransmission. In Task Force South, the first area Vietnamized in 1968-9, and discusses the process of Vietnamization. Also worked for Tactical Operations Center, and discusses quality of equipment, attitudes of soldiers, discrimination. Interviewed by Donald Curtis Locke, Jr., April 4, 1986. 7 pages.

Saenz, Guadelupe, Sgt., USAF
   Served in Vietnam from 1970-1971 as a supply sergeant for a civil engineering company, a Red Horse unit. Describes waste of products, materials, and equipment by the armed forces, discrimination, and racial problems. Interviewed by Arturo Perez, March 22, 1986. 10 pages.

Shearin, John W. Lt. Comm., USN
   Assistant air officer on the U.S.S. Valley Forge. Transported USMC in Vietnam. Served two tours of duty from 1967-9. Opinions on the war and its effects. Interviewed by Richard H. Landy, March 19, 1986. 11 pages.

Siarkowski, Alan, Maj., USA
   Discusses his six years in Vietnam as a member of Special Forces. Describes aims and tactics in a guerrilla war. Interviewed by Justin Green. November 26, 1982. 10 pages.

Simmang, Clifford ('36) B. Gen., USAR
   Gunnery instructor in SW Pacific theater in WWII. Reserve Director of Command and General Staff College, 1953-1960, and Commanding General 40th Engineer Brigade, 1960-66. Retired 1966 August 4-6, 1980. 137 pages.

Simpson, Ormond R. ('36) Lt. Gen., USMC
   Samoan defense, campaigns in Philippines, and the occupation of Japan. Korean war service and secretary to Commandant 1955-58, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division in Vietnam 1968-69, Director of Personnel, Deputy Chief of Staff, 1971-1973. Retired 1973. Sept. 1981. Two volumes: 612 pages.

Smith, Donald J.
   Army soldier during Vietnam in 1964 recalls Vietnamese life and the treatment of soldiers upon his return to the U.S. Interviewed by Yu Chong Smith, November, 1990. One tape. Indexed.

Smith, Frank E., Capt., USA
   Special Forces, 9th Division, training programs in Vietnam from 1966-7. Involved with pacification programs such as building an ice plant, electrical facilities, water purification, and medical training. Built Ranger training camp in Soc Trang. Discusses Tet Offensive and "welcome" home to USA. Interviewed by Alicia R. Wells, April 19, 1986. 16 pages, and by Terry Anderson, May 14, 1986, 48 pages.

Smith, Melvin
   Texas resident describes life as a black man in America, especially in the Army during World War II. Interviewed by Brian Miles, December, 1992. One tape. Indexed.

Smith, Ralph T., Capt., USAF
   Served three tours of duty in Vietnam from 1967-1970. In Saigon during the Tet Offensive. Served in the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron as a gunner for air cavalry rescue, as an aircraft technician, and as a crew chief. Gives opinions of media involvement, Vietnamese culture, strategies, and his experiences. Interviewed by Warren Reed, April 30, 1986, 31 pages, and by Connie O'Connor, May 2, 1986, 10 pages.

Stuart, Louis L. ('52) B. Gen., USAR
   Active duty as Tank Unit Commander, Tank gunnery instructor, and platoon leader, 1953. As reservist served with 420 Engineering Brigade, and 493 Engineering Group. Commander of 420 Engineering Brigade, 1979-1981. October 6, 1981. 36 pages.

Taylor, James R. ('59) B. Gen., USA
   Chief of Staff at Fort Hood, discusses draft, Vietnam, Volunteer Army, and women in the military. Interviewed by Marianne Vardaman. November 8, 1982. 27 pages.

Thompson, Victor H., Jr. ('42) B. Gen., USAFR
   Pilot training instructor, 1943-1945. Reserve duty as assistant to Commander Technical Training Center and Air Training command, 1973. Retired January, 1981. July 20, 1983. 44 pages.

Veach, Charles L.
   Air Force Colonel discusses his missions in Vietnam with the 109th Tactical Fighting Squadron in 1968 and 1969 and U. S. policy during the war. He also discusses his work with the NASA astronautprogram in 1985.

Vaughn, Billy M. ('48) B. Gen., USA
   Infantry in Korean war in 1950, and Congressional Coordination Officer 1963-1965. Vietnam tours as commander of 2nd Battalion 1966-1967, commander of 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, and Chief of Staff of II Field Force Vietnam. Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Combat Developments Command 1972-1973. June 1, 1982. 156 pages.

Veach, Charles L.
   Air Force Colonel discusses his missions in Vietnam with the 209th Tactical Fighting squadron in 1969 and U.S. policy during the war. He also discusses his work with the NASA astronaut program in 1985. Interviewed by Christy Ann Lennighton, April, 1993. Two tapes. Indexed.

Walker, Donald R.
   Language trained State Department official gathering political intelligence information for the American Consulate in Da Nang, Vietnam. Also, Economic Development Officer who worked on pacification programs, 1970-71. Interviewed by William B. Fitzgerald, April 10, 1985. 20 pages.

Weston, Frederick ('29) M. Gen., Texas National Guard
   Morale, attitudes, and special services during WWII. Post war politics in the Texas National Guard. Retired 1963. July 20, 1981. 57 pages.

Williams, Robert M. ('38) B. Gen., USA
   Rheinland, Central Europe and Ardennes-Alsace campaign WWII. Advisor to the Paraguayan Army 1949-51, and Military Assistance Advisory Group for Spain, 1960-63. Retired 1969. July 31 28-29, 1981. 196 pages.

Wilson, Clarence ('38) B. Gen.,
   Texas National Guard Commissioned in 1941, discusses politics of Texas National Guard during l950s-1970s. June 10, 1982. 35 pages.