Chiasson, Huey, Sr., Date of interview: 31 August 2011
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on DVD and transcript; four photographs: Chiasson sitting on automobile with child and pet, Chiasson marching in unit, Chiasson posing with eight other servicemen, and Chiasson posing with buddy; and two obituaries. (Framed article from The Houma Courier- “Love Still Going Strong for Thibodaux Couple” located in O/S Materials-Box 1) (The Fighting 36th: A Pictorial History, the Texas Division in Combat by The 36th Division Pictorial History Team located in Archives Stacks-Call number XX(1632863.1) WWII: The People’s Story by Nigel Fountain located in Archives Stacks-Call number D743 .W79 2003)
Dates
- Date of interview: 31 August 2011
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Thibodaux, La. o Born 1924 - Served in U.S. Army, August 1943 – December 1945 o Rank: Private 1st Class o MOS: Infantry o 36th Infantry Division o Location of service: Italy; France; Germany o Citations: Combat Infantry Badge European Theatre Medal Good Conduct Medal o Injuries: Trench foot
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