Brinkman, William (Interview outline and video), 2009

Jenkins, Sara (Interviewer)

After graduating from a military academy, William Brinkman attended Officer's Candidate School where he was given a commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He served during the Korean War, but his division, and a couple of others, were sent to Germany, instead, to guard against the Russians. He served in the 102nd Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division. He also tells the story of his OCS classmate, Doc O'Donnell, who was killed in Korea. After the war, he worked for Martin Marietta and was involved with the space program.

2009-11-27

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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