Oral History Interview with Jim Harlow
Title
Oral History Interview with Jim Harlow
Narrator (written)
Jim Harlow
Narrator First Name
Jim
Narrator Last Name
Harlow
Interviewer
Luke Grayson
Abstract
Oral history interview with James Harlow, resident of the Upper Valley currently residing in Thetford, VT. He was drafted into the army, and was deployed in Vietnam from 1971 until medical issues sent him home in 1972. He briefly lived a regular civilian life, but re-enlisted into the military in 1973 – marking the beginning of a career that would last until 1992. Jim was a combat engineer and spent time as a minesweeper in a modified bulldozer after the prior operator was injured. In this interview he discusses his experiences in Vietnam, the Gulf War, and his perceptions of society, religion, and drugs during the Vietnam war era.
Date of Interview
February 17, 2025
Subject
Military Service (Army)
Upper Valley Resident
Vietnam Veteran
Language
English
Rights
Interview Audio Source (MP3)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/harlow_jim/harlow_jim.mp3
Interview Transcript Source (PDF)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/harlow_jim/harlow_jim_transcript_final.pdf
HTML
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/harlow_jim/harlow_jim_transcript_final.html