Vaccination Records for a Vietnam Soldier
War and Vietnam War Documents, Vaccination Record
Original vaccination records for Vietnam veteran Jimmy Ray White. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, was father to Andy White and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jimmy passed away in 2004, the same year as this case, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness.
This original booklet contains extensive, detailed information about the required vaccinations for each Vietnam soldier. These included, but were not limited to, Typhoid, Polio, Tetnis, and the Flu. Many Vietnam Veterans are still suffering from various side effects of these particular vaccine administrations, such as Hepatitis C, many of which resulted from unsanitary administration equipment and areas.
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
1968-1973
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.hcvets.com/
http://www.hcvets.com/data/military/vietnam.htm
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Paper Booklet
English
French
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
Medical Case for Vietnam Veteran Jimmy Ray White
Medical and Legal Documents for Vietnam Veterans
Original record for Jimmy Ray White. Jimmy served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. These documents are dated 2004, well after his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, reenlisted to the Air Force several times before the conflict in Vietnam officially ended. Jimmy was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, the same year as this case, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness.
This document is significant because it shows the full-effects of PTSD combined with the effects of Agent Orange gas poisoning. According to his sons Andy and Cullen White, Jimmy used a variety of substances in an attempt to self-medicate himself (illegal drugs and alcohol). This, combined with his reenlistments, illustrates that PTSD was prevalent in those who served in the Vietnam War, and needed more recognition than merely calling it "shell shock." Also, it shows that PTSD is not a "new" ailment for those who serve in active duty.
In this document, some editing has been done by Jimmy Ray White himself. His writing is indicated by everything written in all capital letters, and he has highlighted some areas as well. According to his sons, some of Jimmy's added information is incorrect (such as his indicated that he never used drugs, or that his mother, Patricia M. White (now McCullough) was incompetent), illustrating the deep effects of his PTSD combined with Agent Orange gas poisoning.
Douglas County Nebraska Board of Mental Health
Patricia M. McCullough
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
July 7, 2004
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.veteransinc.org/services/housing-programs/roy/
http://www.veteranshealth.org/Vietnam/ptsd.html
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/over-quarter-million-vietnam-war-veterans-still-have-ptsd-180955997/?no-ist
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Paper
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska
Vietnam
Vietnam War Era Consolidated Training Report
War and Vietnam War Documents, Consolidated Training Report
Original Consolidated Training Report for Jimmy Ray White. The report contains listed, documented information about his service and training in the U.S. Air Force and Armed Services during the Vietnam War. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Armed Forces of the United States
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Armed Forces of the United States
1969-1970
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
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Paper
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
Armed Forces Enlistment Contract
War and Vietnam War Documents, Enlistment Contract
Original paper Enlistment Contract for Jimmy Ray White into the Armed Forces of the United States in 1974. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. This contract represents Jimmy's re-enlistment after two Honorable Discharges in 1968 and 1971. Jimmy was father to Andy White. It is significant because it could represent Vietnam-era PTSD and serve as proof that many soldiers reenlisted because they were unable to cope with returning to normal civilian life following their service in Vietnam. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Armed Forces of the United States
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Armed Forces of the United States
August 12, 1974
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.shsu.edu/~his_ncp/VolArm.html
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Paper Contract
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force Promotion List
War, Vietnam War Documents, U.S. Air Force Promotion List
List of names promoted to Sergeant E-4 in the U.S. Air Force in 1971, during the Vietnam War. Listed is Andy White's father, Jimmy Ray White.
On this list is Andy White's father, Jimmy Ray White, who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, was Honorably Discharged, and was originally from Kearney, Nebraska.
Department of the Air Force
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Department of the Air Force out of the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
October 1, 1971
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.shaw.af.mil/
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Paper
English
Kearney, Nebraska
South Carolina
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force Veteran Indebtedness Compromise Offer Letter
War, Vietnam War, and Vietnam Veterans Documents, Indebtedness Compromise Offer Letter
Typed letter from the Department of the Air Force to Jimmy Ray White, stating that Jimmy, a U.S. Air Force Veteran originally from Kearney, Nebraska, had fallen behind on a debt issued by the Department. Jimmy served during the Vietnam War, was Honorably Discharged, and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Department of the Air Force
Accounts Receivable Branch
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Accounts Receivable Branch of the Department of the Air Force Finance Center out of Denver, Colorado
1983
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2009/07/28/the-definition-of-a-vietnam-era-veteran/
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Scan of Original Letter
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Denver, Colorado
Vietnam
Vietnam Veteran Home Loan Approval Letter
War, Vietnam War, and Veteran Documents, Home Loan Letter
Original Letter from the Veterans Administration in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jimmy Ray White, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska. Jimmy Ray White served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Veterans Administration
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Veterans Administration
June 19, 1975
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-vietnam.asp
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2009/07/28/the-definition-of-a-vietnam-era-veteran/
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Typed Paper Letter
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Vietnam
Report of Separation and Record of Service from the Army National Guard
War, Vietnam War, and U.S. National Guard Documents, Report of Separation and Record of Service
Original paper report of Jimmy Ray White's Report of Separation and Record of Service. Jimmy, originally of Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard Bureau. Jimmy was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
This report is also historically significant because it has boxes to designate "White" or "Negro."
National Guard Bureau
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
National Guard Bureau - Departments of the Army and the Air Force
May 16, 1972
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
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Paper Report
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge
War, Vietnam War, and U.S. Air Force Documents, Report of Transfer or Discharge
Report of Transfer or Discharge for Jimmy Ray White. This particular report was for an Honorable Discharge. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning. This certificate was issued out of the Buffalo County Courthouse of Kearney, Nebraska.
Buffalo County Courthouse
Armed Forces of the United States
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Buffalo County Courthouse
December 30, 1974
October 1, 1971
December 20, 1968
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
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Paper Report
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Certificate
War, Vietnam War, and U.S. Air Force Documents, Traffic Safety Certificate
Original paper certificate for Jimmy Ray White's completion of the U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Course in 1969 at the Chanute Technical Training Center at the now decommissioned Air Force Base in Champaign County, Illinois. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning. The Chanute Air Force Base operated from 1917 to 1988.
United States Air Force
Andy White
Jimmy Ray White
United States Air Force
March 18, 1969
1917
1988
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanute_Air_Force_Base
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Paper Certificate
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Illinois
Vietnam