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Vis Kimenis

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Vis Kimenis, a six year old Latvian refugee during World War II, describes how Germany treated the Latvian people, and how young Latvian "volunteers" were conscripted into the German army. (3:04)

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After having been a Latvian refugee during World War II, Vis Kimenis talks about revisiting his childhood home 47 years later, and the great strides that Latvia has taken since the war. (1:34)

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After the end of World War II, Vis Kimenis talks about how he went from being a refugee from war torn Latvia to becoming an American citizen. (2:02)

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Vis Kimenis shares his memories of arriving in Bien Hoa, Vietnam in 1966, and how his lifestyle as a supply and service officer differed from his preconceived notions of deployment to the country. (4:30)

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Vis Kimenis talks about his convoy being ambushed by Viet Cong troops, despite extensive security measures, while traveling from Long Binh to Phuoc Vinh in November 1967. (3:16)

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Vis Kimenis recalls two separate rocket attacks while deployed to Vietnam and describes the "Kentucky Courage" that soldiers learned to develop during these attacks. (2:57)

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As food was getting scarce after the 1968 Tet Offensive, supply officer Vis Kimenis describes how he "wheeled and dealed" a few useless trinkets into 2700 pounds of "good stuff" to feed his troops. (2:06)

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While serving as a logistics officer in Vietnam, Vis Kimenis recalls performing a "combat assault landing" while delivering supplies in the middle of a firefight. (3:02)

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Vis Kimenis describes one of the more difficult aspects of his duties as a supply and service officer in Vietnam- to identify perished soldiers and to evacuate their remains. (1:49)

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Vis Kimenis recollects the similarities he faced between his tours of duty in Vietnam and his experiences as a Latvian refugee during World War II. (1:58)