John McCarthy and Leigh McCarthy
Recorded
May 31, 2023
Archived
May 31, 2023
40:32 minutes
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ddb002633
Description
John McCarthy Jr. (78) discusses with wife, Leigh McCarthy (79), serving in the war in Vietnam and how their relationship first formed and grew.Subject Log / Time Code
John McCarthy Jr. (JM) recalls the beginnings of his service in the military– going from Fort Dix, to Fort Benning, to Officer Candidate School (OCS), to Fort Knox.
Leigh McCarthy (LM) and JM discuss how they met and their decision to get married.
LM describes how JM lost his wedding ring and why he sent his second wedding ring home from Vietnam.
JM speaks about jungle training school, returning to the US, and having to leave for Vietnam.
JM recounts his first moments in Vietnam.
JM remembers being tricked by a fellow military member.
JM recalls the roads needing to be swept for mines.
JM speaks about his time in the "Iron Triangle".
LM and JM reflect on the war.
JM recalls a battle.
JM speaks about platoon member and friend, Michael, dying. He talks about exchanging letters with Michael's family and reconnecting with the family years later.
LM recalls coming into contact with anti-war protestors.
Both LM and JM reflect upon the War in Vietnam and its affect on them personally.
Participants
- John McCarthy
- Leigh McCarthy