Russell A. Cosby's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center
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- čas přidán 7. 05. 2020
- We welcome your comments on this interview at VeteransHistoryProject@AtlantaHistoryCenter.com In this interview, Russell A. Cosby relates his experiences in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He describes his childhood and family, including his father, who served in both World Wars. He describes attending Atlanta Crackers baseball games and describes the stadium on Ponce de Leon. He tells of his education and early work experience and how he entered the Army. He describes basic training and being recommended for Officer Candidate School. He was sent to an OCS holding company at Fort Harrison and explains how he left OCS and applied to go to Vietnam. He details his arrival there as well as his duties. He relates several stories, including what the Tet Offensive was like. He tells of his homecoming and post-military career. He describes two visits back to Vietnam and shows photos and mementos.
Best interviewers. We'll done Sue.
It was so cool to hear someones story about serving at Fort Ben.
We go hiking in the woods around there all the time.
Mr Cosby nice interview. I served at Cu Chi as a Chinook FE. I am married to a Vietnamese woman and have been to Vietnam three times. You spoke about some tapes you have. I studied broadcasting and you can find tape players in Ebay fairly cheap to listen to your tapes also you can try contacting some of the radio stations in your area many of them still tape machines that play your tapes and would likely play them for you.
Thank you Sir..
Sweet Joe is back. He's such a great interviewer and has inspired me to do veteran interviews myself. I would love to ask him questions. Amazing work to all of you! Such a interesting way to learn the details of history from primary sources. Thank you.
Yep, Joe is one of the best I've found on the Internet. Thanks!
Yeh, when is Joe going to be interviewed?
Arrowhead in Kansas city is just simply outstanding. 80.0000 fans doing the tomahawk chant is something I suggest going to a Chief's game. You'll love it.
Great intell that "rings yer chimes"/nuts and bolts that most Vets don't mention! I had forgotten about the Barber massage! In Thailand they shaved yer ears too. Welcome Home, Brother!
Joe is the best!
Pls locate (Harlingen, TX?) and interview Marine MsGySgt James W Hager 3rd Force Recon... we won't be disappointed! He was on the jump when "Doc" went MIA.
General weyand is responsible for keeping things together during the Tet Offensive near Saigon; general West Moreland was convinced that the MVA we’re going to focus all their force on caisson and content of a long lead to militarized zone
My wife's great uncle was an Aussie soldier. He shot himself in the foot in New Guinea after his friend got killed. It was pretty bad there.
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Did the V.C. shave his head?
😂Made my day bro