John Cassady - US Coast Guard
Finksburg resident John Cassady talks to Marion Ware about his experiences in the Coast Guard, State Police and living in Carroll County.
Episodes
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Richard "Rick" V. Boswell - US Army
Rick Boswell discusses his transition from the ROTC program into the U.S. Army, and his involvement in military intelligence during the Vietnam War.
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John Dean - US Navy
John Dean talks about being motivated by his classmates to enlist in the U.S. Navy, and how he used that experience to mature.
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James V. Parker - US Army
Jim Parker talks about being drafted into the U.S. Army for the Korean War, how proud he is to have served, and an incident involving a loose grenade pin.
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Gary E. Saylor - US Army
Gary Saylor talks about getting drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
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William "Bill" Palm - US Army
Bill Palm joined the U.S. Army in 1966, and discusses adjusting to military life and the difficulties of serving in Vietnam.
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Theodore Viger - US Army
Theodore Viger, who served in the U.S. Army after being inspired by his father’s service in the Navy, discusses his training, and the odd tranquility he experienced upon arrival in Vietnam.
