Westra, Clyde (Interview outline and video), 2009
Description:
Clyde Westra was born in Grand Haven, MI in 1948. He dropped out of high school to join the Marine Corps at the age of 17. Clyde was initially trained and worked in Vietnam as a Combat Engineer, but was shipped to Danang and trained to be a radio operator. He served in Vietnam for 26 months, including at Khe Sanh and in the A Shau Valley. For his service in Vietnam, he recieved a Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. After Clyde came home, he was diagnosed with PTSD and other illnesses as a result of exposure to Agent Orange.
Institution:
Grand Valley State University Libraries
Collection:
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Rights:
In Copyright
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Language:
eng
Type:
moving image