Interviewer
Jane Duffy
Files
Description
Steve Johnson describes his time serving in Europe during the Vietnam War. He talks about serving in Wiesbaden, Germany, noting that many U.S. troops were sent to Europe for 20 months during their active duty during the Vietnam War. Johnson discusses his retirement from the military, coming back to the States, and the way he was treated for serving during the Vietnam War. He compares that to the way World War and Korean War veterans were treated and notes that he’s envious of the way that war veterans are treated during the 21st century. Johnson details his struggles with drug addiction, which began after he entered the service. He concludes by saying how proud he was to serve in the U.S. Army Airborne and shares his opinion that everyone U.S. citizen should serve a stint in the military.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
U.S. Military; U.S. Army; U.S. Army Airborne; Jump school; U.S. Army bases; Vietnam War, 1955-1975; Military service, overseas; Substance abuse; Drug addiction; Post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]; Vietnam War veterans, treatment; Mental health
Original Date
11-24-2019
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Germany
Language
eng
Original Collection
The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project, OH 472
Holding Institution
University of Montana. Mansfield Library. Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights Statement
Rights Holder
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections at the University of Montana, Mansfield Library.
Oral History Number
OH 472-004
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 MP3 file (00:16:41): digital + 1 transcript (5 pp.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:16:41 minutes
Local Filename
OH_472_004.mp3; OH_472_004.pdf
Citation
Johnson, Steven, "Steven Johnson Interview, November 24, 2019" (2019). The Veteran’s Experience Oral History Project. 3.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/veteransexperience_oralhistory/3