Michael J. Carley (Class of 1962) oral history and papers relating to the Vietnam War
This collection contains biographical information about Michael John Carley (Brown University Class of 1962), who was killed in action (KIA 670227) while copiloting a helicopter mission in the Vietnam War. Carley had flown 320 missions, entitling him to 16 Air Medals. A large part of the collection is in the form of an oral history and other recollections by his widow, Connie Worthington (Brown University/Pembroke Class of 1968). Worthington talks about their days as students at Brown University, Carley’s pilot training, his experiences in Vietnam and his memorial services, as part of the Vietnam Oral History Collections. There are also recollections about Mike Carley from his U.S.M.C. comrades from military-related sources and from a reunion with Connie, son Michael Carley, Jr. and the surviving members of Mike Carley's [Sr.] squadron. Includes a published book by Mike's brother, Richard Carley, titled "Growing up on the farm: a Sharon Mountain story" which includes historical recollections of the town of Sharon, Connecticut, and a remembrance of Mike.
Aircrew members of HMM-362 putting on a show for crewmates with their torsos bear, painted with faces and their arms up in giant top hats covering their heads. Caption under photo: "Actually an even better act than it apears to be. Somehow the performers were able to make the cigarettes in their navels actually puff. In Special Edition #5, Ron Fix describes this scene. Mike Carely who was killed 670227 is at extreme right. Only other known performer was Smokey Norton but I am not sure which torso was his and who any others were. Please identify yourselves. Photo by Joel Vignere." Aircrew members of HMM-362 putting on a show for crewmates with their torsos bear, painted with faces and their arms up in giant top hats covering their heads. Caption under photo: "Actually an even better act than it apears to be. Somehow the performers were able to make the cigarettes in their navels actually puff. In Special Edition #5, Ron Fix describes this scene. Mike Carely who was killed 670227 is at extreme right. Only other known performer was Smokey Norton but I am not sure which torso was his and who any others were. Please identify yourselves. Photo by Joel Vignere." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Mike Carley walking outside with Mike Kennett. Caption under photo: "Mike Carley and JD "Smokey" Norton on the transit line at Cubi Point on one of those light days. These were good times. Photo by Joel Vignere." Comment added later as correction: "The guy on the right is indeed Mike Carley, but the fellow with the mustache is Mike Kennett, not Smokey Norton." Mike Carley walking outside with Mike Kennett. Caption under photo: "Mike Carley and JD "Smokey" Norton on the transit line at Cubi Point on one of those light days. These were good times. Photo by Joel Vignere." Comment added later as correction: "The guy on the right is indeed Mike Carley, but the fellow with the mustache is Mike Kennett, not Smokey Norton." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Mike Carley standing in his underwear inside the hootch. Caption on photo: "Mike Carley screwing around in an Ugly Angel hootch. Despite his bizarre appearance in this photo, Mike took such great pride in his appearance that his nom de guerre was "PigPen." Mike was killed in February of 67 at Nui Dang, southeast of Quang Ngai. Beside him in the photo is Bob "Deak" Warner who flew Mike's body back to Ky Ha after the incident. Photo by Joel Vignere." Comment added by Dick Moser: "The guy on the right whose head is barely visible is, I think, Dick Jesse, who was our logistics officer. The skinny kid bending over in the background is me." Mike Carley standing in his underwear inside the hootch. Caption on photo: "Mike Carley screwing around in an Ugly Angel hootch. Despite his bizarre appearance in this photo, Mike took such great pride in his appearance that his nom de guerre was "PigPen." Mike was killed in February of 67 at Nui Dang, southeast of Quang Ngai. Beside him in the photo is Bob "Deak" Warner who flew Mike's body back to Ky Ha after the incident. Photo by Joel Vignere." Comment added by Dick Moser: "The guy on the right whose head is barely visible is, I think, Dick Jesse, who was our logistics officer. The skinny kid bending over in the background is me." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Pictured from left to right: George Gurney, Charles E. "Chas" Milmine, Bill Worthington, W. Chesley "Chet" Worthington, Connie Worthington, Michael John Carley, Richard A. "Dick" Carley, Richard L. Carley, Jay Stevens Pictured from left to right: George Gurney, Charles E. "Chas" Milmine, Bill Worthington, W. Chesley "Chet" Worthington, Connie Worthington, Michael John Carley, Richard A. "Dick" Carley, Richard L. Carley, Jay Stevens Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Building where the men of Aircrew HMM-362 relaxed between flights. Caption under photo: "Home away from home! Aircrew Hooch at Khe Sahn [Vietnam]. Christmas 67." Building where the men of Aircrew HMM-362 relaxed between flights. Caption under photo: "Home away from home! Aircrew Hooch at Khe Sahn [Vietnam]. Christmas 67." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Michael Carley is sitting inside a military air transport plane. Michael Carley is sitting inside a military air transport plane. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Brief article written by Connie Worthington (under the name Connie Carley) about a large protest on October 15, 1969 organized by The National Moratorium Committee against American involvement in Vietnam. Ms. Worthington lauds the protests and advocates for reciprocal communication between citizens and government. Brief article written by Connie Worthington (under the name Connie Carley) about a large protest on October 15, 1969 organized by The National Moratorium Committee against American involvement in Vietnam. Ms. Worthington lauds the protests and advocates for reciprocal communication between citizens and government. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
Article discussing "The Brown Club of Ky Ha," comprised of five Brown alumnus who found themselves stationed together in Ky Ha, Vietnam. Includes a photograph of the five men, dated January 23, 1967: Maj. Randall W. Duphiney '53; Capt. James D. Turner '58; 1st Lt. Edward Kirkland '65; 1st Lt. Michael J. Carley '62; and Lt. Col. William R. Maloney '51. Titles are different on article and in table of contents. Article discussing "The Brown Club of Ky Ha," comprised of five Brown alumnus who found themselves stationed together in Ky Ha, Vietnam. Includes a photograph of the five men, dated January 23, 1967: Maj. Randall W. Duphiney '53; Capt. James D. Turner '58; 1st Lt. Edward Kirkland '65; 1st Lt. Michael J. Carley '62; and Lt. Col. William R. Maloney '51. Titles are different on article and in table of contents. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
