Berthiaume, Louis C. (No interview), undated
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings: Berthiaume and his twin brother-Loys-who also served in the U.S. Marine Corps, “N.O. ‘Chutist Rescues Man in Mid-Air Tangle,” and “Orleanian Saves Chutists in Leap;” Certificate of Honorable Discharge; fact sheet for “The Chosen Few” fraternity; DD-214; article from VFW (Dec. 1991) with excerpt on the 27th Infantry/Company E during the Korean War; article from VFW (Dec. 1991)- “War in the Land that God Forgot’: Korea, 1950-1953,” Certificate for Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia; Verification of Overseas Service; Special Orders; memo- “Award of Soldier’s Medal” for Berthiaume at Fort Jackson, South Carolina; final DD-214 upon retirement; list of awards and medals.
Dates
- undated
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Lacombe, La. o Born 1924 - Served in U.S. Marine Corps, 23 February 1942 – 8 January 1946; U.S. Navy, 1946-1947; U.S. Army, 26 February 1948 – 1 September 1962 [Served in World War II and Korea] o Rank: First Sergeant, E-8 o MOS: Infantry, Parachutist o 27th Infantry, Company E o Location of service: Pacific theater; Korea; Japan o Citations: Good conduct American Campaign Medal WWII Victory Medal Navy-Unit Commendation Ribbon Bar U.S.M.C.-Marksman, Rifle Badge U.S.M.C.-Marksman, Pistol Badge Combat Infantryman Badge Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Parachutist Badge Senior Parachutist Badge
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (29 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu