Key Information
Reference code
MY LAI 2/7
Title
Transcript of interview with machine gunner Robert Maples, 1988
Date(s)
- 1988 Sep 23 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Transcripts of filmed interview with Robert E Maples, machine gunner, C Company, 1st Bn, 20th Inf, US Army, describing the demise of D Company, the briefing for the attack on My Lai, 15 Mar 1968; his activities during the attack, 16 Mar, including refusing to fire his machine gun at civilians and Lt Calley's response. 34pp