Charles A. Riley interview
- Creator:
- Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
- Extent:
- 2 items
- Scope and content:
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This interview covers Charles A. Riley's post-World War Two United States Air Force career.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charles A. Riley joined the United States Navy in 1943 at the age of 16. During World War II he served with the Navy's Scouts and Raiders, participating with the United States Marines in several campaigns, including the landing at Iwo Jima, Japan. Following the War he enrolled in college and subsequently joined the United States Army (Airborne) and then transferred to the Air Force, serving as an aviator. He flew missions in both Korea and Vietnam. Riley retired from active duty in 1970.
- Physical facet:
- Transcript (12 pages) and audio (duration 00:01:41)
- Subjects:
- United States. Air Force
Air pilots, Military
Korean War, 1950-1953—Personal narratives, American
Vietnam War, 1961-1975—Personal narratives, American
United States. Navy
World War, 1939-1945—Personal narratives
Oral histories - Names:
- Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Riley, Charles A. (Charles Andrew), 1926-?
Riley, Charles A. (Charles Andrew), 1926-?
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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