Oral history interview with John D. Barnard [sound recording], 1995.

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Oral history interview with John D. Barnard [sound recording], 1995.

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Barnard, relates his service as a Army Medical Service Corps officer in Qui Nhon, Vietnam at the 67th Evacuation Hospital. As a hospital registrar, Barnard describes the organization and operation of military medicine in Vietnam. His account includes a medical perspective on warfare from both the human and statistical standpoint. Barnard mentions social aspects of the war such as heavy drinking, recreation, and relationships between male and female service personnel. Also touched upon is Vietnamese prostitution, theft, and the effect of American money on the economy. Barnard comments on his return to Seattle (Washington) and treatment of veterans by Vietnam protesters. He mentions attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate program in social work, recalling the anti-war atmosphere and classmates reactions to attending class with a veteran. Also discussed is his disillusionment with the Vietnam War and his attendance at anti-war meetings. He comments on his career as a military social worker including working in a mental health clinic at Fort Ord (California) and Army community service work at Fort Sam Houston (Texas). He also refers to the diminishing number of veteran health benefits.

Sound recording : 2 sound cassette (ca. 117 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 37 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 117 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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