Plaisance, Raymond, Date of interview: 17 May 2011
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on DVD, transcript, article from Houma Today- “Nursing Home Unveils Mardi Gras Court,” article from the Lafourche Gazette featuring Plaisance- “Last Man Standing, A Survivor’s Story,” obituary, article from Daily Comet- “Hero’s Farewell,” Houma Today obituary, and portrait of Plaisance in uniform. - See also interview with Luke Bellanger on DVD produced by Vision Communications (includes interview with Raymond Plaisance) in Box 1, FF 1.
Dates
- Date of interview: 17 May 2011
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Cloverly Farm, Cut Off, La. o Born 1922 - Served in U.S. Army, 11 February 1941 – 4 July 1945 o Rank: Corporal o MOS: Forward observer, Infantry/Artillery o 24th Infantry Division, 11th Field Artillery o Location of service: Central Pacific; South Philippines; New Guinea o Citations: American Defense Service Ribbon With 1 Bronze Star Good Conduct Medal Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon With 3 Bronze Stars o Injuries: Busted ear drum
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