Description
Captain William G. Haneke speaks about his time in the U.S. Army at the height of the Cold War and recounts his near fatal-wounding in Binh Thuan province, South Vietnam, while serving as a U.S. military advisor.
Video Details
| Conflict: | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Topics: | Faith and Religion |
| Interviewer Name: | Mark Frankel |
| Interview Date: |
23 September 2011 |
Biographical Details
| Name: | William Haneke |
|---|---|
| Institution: | USMA |
| Grad. Year: | 1966 |
| Service: | Army |
| Unit: | MACV |
| Service Dates: | 1966 to 1969 |
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