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Title	Oral history interview with Samuel Beamon recorded on 2009 Sept. 20
Description	Interview conducted by John Ault. Samuel Beamon enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965 just after he had finished technical school for mechanics. He wanted to work with aircraft, and found his best fit was with the Marines. He went to basic training at Parris Island and received other specialized training at bases around the country. By Dec. of 1966 he was sent overseas to Vietnam and was assigned to HMM 164, Marine Medium Helicopter unit, which was based outside of Danang, and later based off of the U.S.S. Princeton, a naval ship. His job was as crew chief on the helicopter. The missions on the helicopter ranged from dropping off troops in combat zones to escorting military VIP’s. Beamon describes in detail the most memorable of the missions, and the more difficult patrols that the crew encountered. After his first tour was over, he reenlisted with the Marines, and remained in Vietnam. When he arrived home in 1968, he noted the lack of any kind of homecoming. There had only been 48 hours between the time he was discharged, and the time in which he had last flown in combat. Beamon also described aspects of daily life during the interview, including the food, entertainment, and Rest leaves.
Coverage	1965-1968
Date Original	09/20/2009
Digital Format	video/x-ms-wmv
Duration	01:42:31
Contributors	Ault, John
Software	Windows Media Player required for viewing
Access Restrictions and Permissions	No access restrictions. For permission to reproduce contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research at (860) 832-2976
Image Identifier	VHP2009.39
Creator/Owner	Beamon, Samuel
War or Conflict	Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Branch of Service	United States. Marine Corps
Unit of Service	HMM (Helicopter Medium Marine)
Rank	Corporal
Status	Veteran
Subject	Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews United States. Marine Corps -- Aviation Helicopters Tet Offensive, 1968
Geographic Location	Parris Island (S.C.) Camp Lejeune (N.C.) Vietnam
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Language	eng
Relation	Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Type of Resource	Moving image
Citation	Samuel Beamon Papers. VHP2009/39. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research.
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