Dennis E. Holden interview, 1988 March 25

File — Box: 28, Folder: 17

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 3 File 698

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a transcribed interview of Dennis E. Holden regarding his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969. In this interview, conducted by G. Shoonover, Holden talks about growing up in southern California, and enlisting in the Marines. Describes his feelings about killing and death, intense battle situations, leadership experiences, and the way he was treated upon coming home. Talks about the change he experienced from the war, talking to his son about the war, his opinion on the Domino theory, and his belief that the war wasted lives for no visible gain. Finally talks about the Tet offensive and how the war continues to impact him and the world. Dated March 25, 1988.

Dates

Creation: 1988 March 25

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.