Forster II, James Robert. Interview November 22nd, 2024.

James Robert Forster II served in Korea as a crew chief and flight mechanic for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and reached his highest rank of E5 Staff Sergeant. Forster recalled the challenges of an unaccompanied tour to Korea, the strains it put on his first marriage, as well as his return home during the height of the anti-war movement. He praised the education and experiences he gained from military service, including travel, recreation, training, and the G.I. Bill. After military service, Forster worked in the insurance business and met his wife at university. He reflected on his family, travels after retirement, and the life lessons he learned from military service.

2024-11-22

California State University San Marcos University Library

James Robert Forster II

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SC027-070

San Diego Veterans History Initiative

Oral Histories

Community history, San Diego Veterans History Initiative, Veteran experience

James Robert Forster II, “Forster II, James Robert. Interview November 22nd, 2024.,” Voices of North County, accessed March 23, 2026, https://archivesoralhistories.csusm.edu/items/show/579.