Oral History Interview with Lon Cross
Title
Oral History Interview with Lon Cross
Narrator (written)
Lon Cross
Narrator First Name
Lon
Narrator Last Name
Cross
Interviewer
Paulina Calcaterra
Abstract
Oral history interview with Lon Cross, Dartmouth Class of 1975, about his experiences during the Vietnam War era. Cross recounts his early life growing up in Independence, Missouri, in a military family. He discusses his time at Dartmouth, majoring in history and serving as class president, and notes varying student attitudes towards the Vietnam War. Cross describes his military service post-Dartmouth, joining the Missouri National Guard, later transferring to the regular Army to become an Army Ranger. He describes his stressful deployment to Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ), subsequent high-risk assignments, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life with undiagnosed PTSD.
Date of Interview
November 26, 2018
Subject
Dartmouth Alumni
Military Service (Army)
Vietnam Era Veteran
Language
English
Rauner ID
DOH-609