Oral History Interview with Robert W. (Obie) Holmen
Title
Oral History Interview with Robert W. (Obie) Holmen
Narrator (written)
Robert W. (Obie) Holmen
Narrator First Name
Robert
Narrator Last Name
Holmen
Interviewer
Btari Laksono
Abstract
Dartmouth alumnus Robert W. "Obie" Holmen, Class of '72, served in Vietnam between 1968 and 1970. In this oral history interview, he describes his early childhood in rural Minnesota and his journey to Dartmouth, initially as part of the Class of '70. In light of personal challenges, he took a leave of absence from Dartmouth and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968. First assigned as an infantryman in Charlie Company, 3rd battalion, 8th infantry, Obie was re-assigned into the Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit in the 75th Infantry Battalion Rangers. Finishing his service in December 1970, he returned to Dartmouth in January 1971 and graduated as part of the Class of ‘72 with a degree in History. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota, pursued a career in law, engaged in theological studies, and became a freelance writer.
Date of Interview
February 11, 2025
Subject
Dartmouth Alumni
Military Service (Army)
Vietnam Veteran
Language
English
Rights
Interview Audio Source (MP3)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/holmen_robert/holmen_robert.mp3
Interview Transcript Source (PDF)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/holmen_robert/holmen_robert_transcript_final.pdf
HTML
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