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Oral History Interview: Robert Ritter
Robert Ritter grew up in Monticello, Illinois and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967 – 1969. He maintained and operated the gunfire control equipment and was support for the forces on the ground. War taught him how to appreciate life and what America has to offer.