Robert Ledford's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center

Catalog Number: VIS 201.0772
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In this interview, Bob Ledford shares his experiences serving in the United States Army Security Agency (A.S.A.) during the Vietnam War. He recalls his upbringing, his family farm, and his grandfather's military experience. He remembers attending college before joining the military, being talked into joining the A.S.A., becoming a Special Identification Technique Operator, and learning Morse code. He describes his reaction to landing in Vietnam, tracking the North Vietnamese Army, and his duties including guard duty and decoding shifts. Ledford discusses his service in Taiwan where he met his wife, being transferred stateside, and his assignment as communications chief in Germany. He details elements of his life after the Army including his family and career. He credits the military for setting him up for success in both his personal and professional life.