Interview with James Luchs - VHP 110

Interviewer

Virginia Emily Cranwell

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Abstract

This interview was conducted with Dr. James Luchs (b. July 11, 1933) as part of the Veterans History Project. Dr. Luchs served from 1954 to 1956 during the Korean War as Radio Engineer in the Army 4th Infantry. He also in the Naval Reserve from 1957 to 1977. He rose to a Lieutenant Commander in the 7th Core Artillery and was a Debriefing Officer. He discusses his time in the military in communications and later his responsibilities debriefing POWs when they returned from Vietnam. He recalls many of the stories told to him during those briefings. In the second interview, Luchs discusses many of the stories he heard about his uncle who had served in the Navy during WWII. Dr. Luchs also talks a bit about his work as a debriefing Officer during the Vietnam War in a second interview that focuses on his wife’s uncle’s experiences during the WWII (see VHP 114 for more about Dr. Luchs experiences during the his military career.)

Publication Date

8-7-2017

Unique Identifier

VHP 110

Format

MP3;

Length

01:03:47

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Interview with James Luchs - VHP 110

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