Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Buckle, Belt |
Catalog Number |
2018.107.18 |
Date |
1968-1969 |
Material(s) |
Metal |
Dimensions |
H-1.63 W-2.25 D-0.75 inches |
Description |
This is a brass belt buckle in its original package. It is stamped on the back "DOMAR, U. S." |
Notes |
This is one of the items carried in the field pack of Donald R Houston during his service in Vietnam. This small group of artifacts include, a spare belt, lighter, belt buckle, shoelace, spare buttons, military currency, a can opener, matches, a razor, a spoon, and a cup. The donor states that this item was carried at both the Battle of Hue and at Khe Sanh. Donald R Houston was born in Murray, Kentucky on August 3, 1946. He served in the United States Army as a Sergeant (E-5) from 1967 to 1969. During this time, he was deployed to Vietnam. Houston was assigned to Company A, 2/12th Cavalry. He received four battle stars including one for Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive and one for Battle of Khe Sanh. Sergeant Houston's unit was among the first Army units in the valley to relieve the Marines. After his tour in Vietnam, SGT Houston returned to Kentucky. In November 1969, Houston was born again at the East Baptist Church in Paducah Kentucky. He married Helen Moorefield in December 1970 and they welcomed a daughter, Christina, in 1978. Houston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972 and a M.A. in Education in 1973 from Murray State University. He taught in the Union City Schools System and served in the Tennessee National Guard helping develop lesson plans for training. In 1977, Houston earned a M.S. degree in Ind. Ed. From Murray State University. Brother Houston was ordained a Minister in 1984 and has served as a Pastor since that time. He received a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary (Lithonia, GA) in 1987. Houston has taught theology at the Global Theological Seminary in Uganda and has served on missions to Southern Sudan. Since 2016, he has served as President of the J.H. Spencer Historical Society. |
Media Links |
Donald Houston Interview by WPSD Local 6 |
Collection |
Donald R Houston Collection |
Event |
Vietnam War |
People |
Houston, Donald R., 1946- |
Subjects |
Military personnel War Battles Cavalry |
Search Terms |
1st Cavalry Division 12th Cavalry Regiment |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |