Kirschner, Gunther (Interview outline and video), 2011

Smither, James (Interviewer)

WKTV (Wyoming, Mich.)

Gunther Kirschner, born in October of 1948 in Germany, moved to the U.S. at a young age and lived near Grand Rapids Michigan. After completing high school he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Gunther served from August of 1969 to February of 1971, spending several months as a rifleman in the 101st Airborne Diviision during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was with his unit, his company was not heavily engaged, although other units in his battalion and brigade were. His tour was cut short by infections, and he was sent home for treatment, and completed his service in the U.S.

2011-12-01

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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