Samuel Hodges (III) and LaDonna Dingle
Recorded
August 7, 2020
Archived
August 6, 2020
40:16 minutes
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Id:
ddv000106
Description
Samuel "Sam" Hodges (III) (77) shares memories of his military service in Vietnam with his daughter, LaDonna Hodges Dingle (46). He recalls how he came to be drafted into the military, his memories of his time in Vietnam, and of his readjustment to civilian life.Subject Log / Time Code
SH tells of how he came to be drafted into the military.
SH reflects on his feelings and his family's to his being drafted.
SH shares the work he did in Vietnam. He also reflects on elements of the situation that were scary.
SH offers more detail on the work that he did during his service - graphics, charts, etc. that helped commanders with their planning.
SH recalls fun times in Vietnam - a softball team, also his role in the honor guard.
He tells the story of a prank that he and his colleagues played.
SH remembers the degree of contact he had with his family while he was away.
SH shares memories of the end of his time in Vietnam.
SH on his transition back to civilian life. He recalls his instinctive response to the sound of air raid warnings, also how he sleeps.
SH shares parts of his military experience that have stayed with him and that he'd like to leave for his family: "To do your best. Whatever you do, do your best. Whether you like it or not," he says.
Participants
- Samuel Hodges (III)
- LaDonna Dingle