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THAI XVII (1966 - 1968)

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Thai XVII trained for their Peace Corps service in Hilo and the Philippines.  The volunteers of Group XVII arrived in Thailand in 1966 and served from 1966 to 1968.  Thai XVII consisted of 23 volunteers who served in the Malaria Eradication program area.
 

Note:
The biographical booklets for Thai XVI and XVII were combined in one booklet.  The bio entries for Thai XVI (Physical Education) volunteers are on pages 16 - 21.  Entries for Thai XVII (Malaria Eradication) volunteers are on pages 9 -15.

Biographical Booklet


 

 

Photos & Albums


Group Photos
Volunteer List - Volunteers currently serving in Thailand as of June 12, 1967.
                            Includes 313 volunteers from Groups 3 - 18 with group, program and site information..
Training Manual - Included as pages 1 - 7 of the Thai XVII Biographical Booklet.

 

 

Media Reports


 

 

 

Member Reminiscences & Updates


 

 

 

Reunions


Malaria Eradication Volunteers Reunion, Chicago - August 2022 (Volunteers from Thai 11, 17, 21, 25 attended)

 

 

Achievements, Publications, Awards


 

 

 

Group Website


 

 

 

In Memoriam


 

 

 

Notes


Note:
Thai XVII Bio Booklet, training manual, group photos and the 1967 volunteer list courtesy of Barent Springstead (Thai XVII).
 

 

 

Quick Facts

Group

    Thai XVII

Years

    1966-1968

Number of Volunteers

    23

Programs

    Malaria Eradication

Training Location

    Hilo, Philippines

Country Director

    Timothy Adams