James Talone
Dublin Core
Title
James Talone
Subject
Temple University
Communism
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Tet Offensive, 1968
Khé Sanh (Vietnam)
Huế (Vietnam)
Malaria
Description
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.
Date
2022-08-24
Format
video
Identifier
2022oh1589_wcv0051
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Thomas John Wood
Interviewee
James Talone
OHMS Object
Interview Keyword
Domino Theory
Traditions
Silver Star
General's aide
Ammo dump
Goofy Grape
Rifle companies
Files
Citation
“James Talone,” WCU Vietnam War Oral History Project, accessed November 18, 2024, https://nunncenter.net/wcu-vietnam-war/items/show/334.