Ronald L. Chism Collection

Biographical Information

Note

Original material is held at the Clark County Public Library in Winchester, Kentucky.

Gender

Male

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War or Conflict

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Military Status

Veteran

Dates of Service

1958-1989

Branch of Service

Army

Unit of Service

7th Cavalry

Location of Service

Fort Knox, Kentucky; Germany; Vietnam

Highest Rank

Master Sergeant

Service History Note

The veteran also served in the US Marine Corps with the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment. During his interview, he discusses training, 65th Rifle Company, combat, casualties and getting wounded.

Collection Information

Type of Resource:

Video: VHS [1 item] --Oral history interview

Interviewer:

Richard Doughty

Contributor:

Julie Maruskin

Contributor Affiliation/Organization:

Clark County Public Library

Collection #:

AFC/2001/001/32093

Subjects:

Chism, Ronald L.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal Narratives

United States. Army.

Cite as:

Ronald L. Chism Collection
(AFC/2001/001/32093), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress