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Creator: Hartman, John Henry Remove filter Hartman, John Henry Format: Memoirs Remove filter Memoirs Subject: Brown University. Naval ROTC. Remove filter Brown University. Naval ROTC. Subject: Da Nang (Vietnam) Remove filter Da Nang (Vietnam) Subject: Flight training Remove filter Flight training Subject: Military helicopters Remove filter Military helicopters
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Hartman (John Henry) (Class of 1964) memoir relating to the Vietnam War
Formal title:
John Henry Hartman (Class of 1964) memoir relating to the Vietnam War
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Date range:
2009-2012
Abstract:
This collection contains a typed memoir written by John H. Hartman for his children and grandchildren about his experiences during the Vietnam War. He titled it: “Once a Marine - 1 June 1964 to 31 December 1969.” The memoir starts with his Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship at Brown University then discusses his training in the United State Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot, his experiences during his tour of duty in Vietnam flying H-46 helicopters as a member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), his return the the United States and his service as a helicopter flight instructor, and finally his transition to civilian life. Hartman also gives his opinions about the strategic and tactical decisions of the Vietnam War and the lessons that should have been learned.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
AMS.1U.H13

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