Interview with George H. Walls, Jr., April 12, 2022
Project: West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project
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In this interview Brigadier General George H. Walls Jr., USMC Ret., describes his experiences during the Vietnam War. Walls goes over his ancestry, upbringing, and college experiences before delving into his time with the military. He discuses his participation in Operation Orange as a member of the Marine Corps, the daily life of soldiers during the war, and his encounters with Vietnamese locals. Afterwards, Walls also talks about his life and career with the military after the Vietnam War was over.Interview Accession
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Prudence Ann Montagnard South Vietnam Viet Cong Strategic Hamlet Program Top secret clearanceInterview Rights
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Walls, George H., Jr. Interview by William Albert Kaiser. 12 Apr. 2022. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Walls, G.H., Jr. (2022, April 12). Interview by W. A. Kaiser. West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Walls, George H., Jr., interview by William Albert Kaiser. April 12, 2022, West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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