Jimmy and Carolyn Roach oral history recording
Media
Title
Jimmy and Carolyn Roach oral history recording
Description
An audio recording of an oral history of Jimmy and Carolyn Roach on the Vietnam War. Jimmy Roach and Carolyn Roach both attended Hillsboro high school. Mr. Roach graduated in 1967 and he enlisted in service in 1968. He was in the 25th Infantry, mechanized unit in Vietnam, where he was wounded during his second day in the field. As a result he was transferred to a medical camp team where he provided security. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star and spent the remaining 8 months of duty in Italy. The two recall people showed that they supported the war by wearing MIA bracelets.
Creator
Roach, Jimmy
Roach, Carolyn
Is Part Of
Century High School collection
Subject
Washington County (Or.) -- History
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American
Place
Washington County (Or.)
Vietnam
Italy
Hillsboro (Or.)
Extent
1 sound cassette (1 hr., 12 min.)
Language
English
Identifier
WCM_OH_451
Rights
In Copyright
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Source
Five Oaks Museum
Contributor
C. H.
Format
Audiocassettes
Type
Sound