Interview with James Talone, August 24, 2022
Project: West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project
Interview Summary
In this interview Jim Talone talks about his experiences in the Vietnam War. Talone served in the Marines. He was in the 3rd Marine division, 1st battalion, 9th marines in Bravo company. He served in Vietnam in 1968. He started as a 2nd Lieutenant. He fought in the battle of Khe Sanh. He later earned a Silver Star for his actions during a firefight. He requested a position in the rear. He became a general's aide to General Raymond Davis for the remainder of his tour in Vietnam.Interview Accession
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Domino Theory Traditions Silver Star General's aide Ammo dump Goofy Grape Rifle companiesInterview LC Subject
Temple University Communism Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Tet Offensive, 196 Khé Sanh (Vietnam) Huế (Vietnam) MalariaInterview Rights
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Talone, James Interview by Thomas John Wood. 24 Aug. 2022. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Talone, J. (2022, August 24). Interview by T. J. Wood. West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Talone, James, interview by Thomas John Wood. August 24, 2022, West Chester University: Vietnam Era Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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