Student-Veteran Oral History Project
Chelsea Henry Interview
Interviewer Name
Ariel Pearson
Context for Interview
Chelsea Henry volunteered to be one of the interviewees for Dr. Higbee’s ENGL 468: Oral History course. A series of interviews were conducted by Dr. Higbee’s students in order to study the transition made by student-veterans from the military to college.
Brief Description of Interview
The interview focuses on Chelsea Henry’s military experience. She joined ROTC during her time at Vanderbilt University and became a commissioned officer. She worked as a human resource officer for the 19th Expeditionary Sustain and Command in Korea and 707th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Gordon, GA. Henry now attends the University of South Carolina – Aiken where she studies psychology full time and works in the Veterans Center office. She lives with her husband, stepson, and pets. In the coming years, she hopes to get her PhD. in psychology and work as a professor and to help Veterans on campus much like professors do at USCA.
Location of Interview
RPSEC
Duration of Interview
26 minutes
Date of Birth
1992
Birthplace
Santa Clarita, CA
Gender
F
Dates of Service
2013-2017
Branch/Units of Service
Army, personnel; 19th Expeditionary Sustain and Command; 707th Military Intelligence Battalion
Theaters/Locations of Service
South Korea; Ft. Gordon
Highest Rank Attained
1st Lt.
Major Course of Study
Master’s in Psychology
Previous College/University Experience
Vanderbilt/ROTC
Publication Info
Spring 2019.
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