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Runnels, William, Date of interview: 6 December 2010

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Contains interview on DVD, transcript, and photograph of Runnels on Swift Boat.

Dates

  • Date of interview: 6 December 2010

Biographical / Historical

- Native of Houma, La. o Born 1946 - Served in U.S. Navy, January 1965 – March 1969 o Rank: E-5 o MOS: Gunner’s Mate o USS Carpenter; Coastal Division 13, Cat Lo Run-Swift Boats o Location of service: Mekong Delta, Vietnam o Citations:  Vietnam Service Medal  National Defense Award  Vietnam Cross of Gallantry  Presidential Unit Citation  Unit Citation  American Vietnam Medal o Injuries: Hearing loss, back and leg injuries

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

Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
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