Oral history interview with Roy Michael: Korean War Interview Series

Interview Date: 04/16/2012 Interviewer: Myers, Joe Interview Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma At the age of eighteen, Roy Michael joined the marine corps reserves in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was activated for service in Korea on July 31, 1950, and served as a rifleman in the Able Company, Third Platoon, Second Squad, Second Fire Team and participated in the Inchon Landing and in taking Hill 1081. While in Korea, Roy suffered severe frostbite to his hands and feet. Upon returning to the States, Roy was assigned to Key West, Florida where served as a member of the drum and bugle corps. He passed away on January 21, 2013. This interview was conducted as part of the Korean War Interview Series at the OSU Library. For more information on this interview or to view the transcript, visit https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digita.... To learn more about the collection or the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program, visit http://library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/ © Oklahoma State University This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No permission is required from the Oklahoma State University Library for educational (or classroom) uses. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, including any form of commercial publication, you need to obtain permission from the Oklahoma State University Library. For more information contact [email protected].