Hershel W. Williams recounts his childhood and his time in the Marines during World War II. In particular, Williams comments on his childhood on a dairy farm, the events leading up to his enlistment in the Marines, basic training at Parris Island, and what it's like to being a rifleman while wrestling with the reality of killing. He also details…
Chris Linder discusses his time in the United States Marines Corps., his deployments, and his return to civilian life. In particular, Linder comments on his deployment to Iraq during Desert Storm and a second deployment that was riddled with politcs and ever changing Rules of Engagement. He also details his involvement in humanitarian missions in…
Charles Hager discusses his time in the Marines during the Vietnam War and his eventual return to civilian life after being discharged. In particular, Hager discusses his training in the Infantry, his culture shock when landing in Vietnam, and the postive and negative experiences he had overseas. He also discusses his return to civilian life and…
William Owens, a Fleming County native, discusses his family history, education, military service record, and reasons for entering politics in this interview. He comments extensively on the public offices he has held, which include Deputy Sheriff, High Sheriff, County Judge and County Judge Executive, as well as the state of Fleming County industry…
C. Carroll Fugate served as the Perry County Magistrate before he won the Judge Executive election. In this interview Fugate discusses his family background, his United States Marines military service, previous employment endeavours, and the Judicial Referendum. Fugate concludes that the major problems that Perry County faces is a lack of money for…
Captain Tucker Houston is a Vietnam veteran, teaching ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University. In this interview he discusses some of his feelings and experiences relating to the evacuation of Saigon, Vietnam.
