Anthony C. Zinni interview

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
1 items
Scope and content:

This interview covers Anthony C. Zinni's experiences as an advisor with the South Vietnamese Marines (1967).

Biographical / historical:

General Anthony C. Zinni was an advisor with the South Vietnamese Marines in 1967. Subsequent assignments include the following:

  • Deputy Commander in Chief, United States Central Command
  • Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force
  • Commander, Combined Task Force for Operation United Shield
  • Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General of combined task force Provide Comfort
  • Special Advisor to the Secretary of State
  • Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Zinni's decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and gold star in lieu of a second award, and the Purple Heart.

Physical facet:
Transcript (19 pages)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
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Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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