Thomas Wilbur and Catherine Carty-Wilbur

Recorded May 29, 2023 Archived May 29, 2023 39:37 minutes

Id: ddb002631

Thomas Wilbur (78) speaks with his wife, Catherine Carter-Wilbur (78), about his military service in the War in Vietnam and their marriage.

Thomas Wilbur (TW) speaks about the beginning of his military service and his motivation of learning to fly.

TW describes the conversations he had with parents before serving in the military.

TW recalls learning to shoot at 12 years old from a neighbor.

TW remembers his first missions flying in Vietnam.

TW describes his "Aha Moment" 40 years after service.

TW speaks about losing his close friend John.

TW talks about various items accrued during time in Vietnam.

TW discusses Nixon's political methods regarding the War in Vietnam.

TW recalls going to a party, meeting Catherine, and how they began to date.

TW speaks to the happiness and success of his marriage with Catherine.

TW talks about processing his experiences from during after his service.

TW remembers his experiences when he returned home from war.

TW speaks about Operation Desert Storm.

Catherine Carter-Wilbur and TW talk about their chocolate business and TW's attention to detail.