Kam, Yun Yau
Person
Biography
Yun Yau Kam was the father of Calvin H. Kam. He joined the army in 1942 and served as a supply officer in the military for 19 years, including during World War II and the Korean War. He was discharged at the rank of Major.
Source:
Biography derived from donor and collection materials.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Calvin H. and Yun Yau Kam Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2017-03-24
Abstract
Yun Yau Kam served in the U.S. Army for 19 years and was the father of Calvin H. Kam. Calvin H. Kam was born in Hawaii and enlisted in 1969, completing flight school in 1970. The collection contains military documents, photographs, and slides relating to the military service of Calvin H. Kam during Vietnam and photographs and clippings related to his father's, Yun Yau Kam, service during World War II and the Korean War.
Dates:
circa 1940s-1970s (bulk dates 1970s); Majority of material found within 1970 - 1979
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Kam, Calvin H. -- oral history interview, 2018 April 29
File
Interview Summary
Vietnam War veteran Calvin H. Kam is interviewed about his military service as a helicopter pilot with the United States Army. He discusses his wartime experiences flying the Bell UH-1 Huey with the 240th Assault Helicopter Company and his postwar service with the Washington State National Guard Helicopter Division. He also touches on his later teaching career in Washington State. Topics discussed include his training and service history, his time stationed at Fire Base Bearcat (Vietnam),...
Dates:
2018 April 29
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