Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Veterans Chronicles
Episode: Maj. General Victor Hugo Jr., U.S. Army, Vietnam
Description: Retired U.S. Army Major General Victor Hugo, Jr. takes us through his distinguished Army career, from West Point through Vietnam to perfecting the Patriot Missiles that served us so well during the Gulf War.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Gen. Hugo describes his time in Vietnam shortly after the French left in the mid-1950s as well as his critical assignments throughout the war. You'll also hear about his duty in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his thoughts about how the Vietnam War ended, and the treatment he received after coming home....