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Paul Mills Ireland III: portrait of a soldier

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dc.contributor.authorDolan, John P., author
dc.contributor.authorAnderson, Sharon, advisor
dc.contributor.authorDavies, Timothy, advisor
dc.contributor.authorHall, Bruce, committee member
dc.contributor.authorQuick, Don, committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T05:53:40Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T05:53:40Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation explores the life and identity of Paul Mills Ireland, III. The qualitative study was conducted using the portraiture approach and was further developed by incorporating the holistic content approach of analysis in narrative research. This fifth generation soldier was the product of a strong military lineage, most of whom were senior military officers serving as career professionals. Despite early road blocks and personal struggles, Paul established his own military career and defined success on his own terms. A decorated Green Beret and Vietnam Veteran, Paul explored life, returned to his roots, and experienced struggles with his personal health, moral choices, and tragic loss. Regardless of his problems or the mistakes he made, Paul was almost universally loved and admired. He continued to serve his country, reaching the rank of Sergeant Major in the Army. With his health failing him, Paul refused to retire. In November, 2006, he died while on active duty.
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dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierDolan_colostate_0053A_11933.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/80143
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
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dc.subjectholistic content analysis
dc.subjectnarrative research
dc.subjectportraiture
dc.subjectSpecial Forces
dc.subjectVietnam
dc.titlePaul Mills Ireland III: portrait of a soldier
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thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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