Ted Grace (2017)
Vietnam War Oral Histories
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Vietnam
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-10-11
Duration: 00:08:43
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975 | United States. Army | Military | Veterans
Contributors:
- Grace, Ted Interviewee
Description
An oral history interview conducted on October 11, 2017, with Ted Grace of Monroe, Louisiana. Grace served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He discusses: his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant following his ROTC training; his role as a forward observer for an infantry company during search-and-destroy missions; his impressions of the enemy; his memories of walking into an ambush; his medals; returning home; the unfair treatment of Vietnam veterans; his advice for young people interested in joining the military; and his annual reunions with his friends from Vietnam.