John Henry Hartman (Class of 1964) memoir relating to the Vietnam War (AMS.1U.H13)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Inventory
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Once a Marine : 1 June 1964 - 31 December 1969 by John Henry Hartman 95.0 pages Contents Note: This typed memoir was written by John H. Hartman for his children and grandchildren about his experiences during the Vietnam War. He titled it: “Once a Marine - 1 June 1964 to 31 December 1969.” The memoir starts with his Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship at Brown University then discusses his training in the United State Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot, his experiences during his tour of duty in Vietnam flying H-46 helicopters as a member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 (HMM-165), his return the the United States and his service as a helicopter flight instructor, and finally his transition to civilian life. Hartman also gives his opinions about the strategic and tactical decisions of the Vietnam War and the lessons that should have been learned. Flight training Military helicopters Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Aerial operations, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Casualties Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Prisoners and prisons Carley, Michael John, 1939-1967 Brown University. Naval ROTC. United States. Marine Corps. United States. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165. United States. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Vietnam Veterans Archive (Brown University). Hartman, John Henry |
2009 October | ||
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
Letter - John Hartman to Connie Worthington sending a copy of his memoir |
circa 2012 August | ||
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Letter - Connie Worthington to Prof. Elizabeth Taylor regarding John Hartman's memoir. |
2012 September 7 |
