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To many, including myself, the Medic, Doctors, Nurses and Medical Staff in Vietnam were some of our True Heroes. The Medic is talked about by many and even the “Dust Off” or Medevac Pilots receive a lot of notice. The doctors, nurses and staff of the hospital don’t get the credit they deserve. Without one, […]
April 20, 2010
The Vietnam War split our country. The government wanted us in Vietnam and a large portion of the populace didn’t. The GI was caught in the middle. Who was the Protester? Who was the GI?. Why was the protesting of the Vietnam War wrong? The “Hippie” is what most people think of when they think of the Vietnam War […]
April 19, 2010
Most medics received 8 weeks of training before being sent to Vietnam. Most doctors and nurses who served in Vietnam were under 30 years old.
April 7, 2010
John was assigned to the 557th TAC FTR Sqdn, 12th TAC FTR Wing, 13th AF, US Air Force and was attached to Charlie Troop as a Forward Observer. John was a Pilot. John was awarded a Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Air Force Pilot […]
April 5, 2010
Jack was assigned to Charlie Troop but transferred to Bravo Troop where he was Killed in Action on March 27, 1968. Once a Charlie Trooper always a Charlie Trooper. Jack was a Pilot. Jack was awarded The Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of […]
April 5, 2010
Anthony Battel in Warrant Officer Flight School. Anthony with his Older brother Bruce and younger sister Elsbeth. These photos were sent to me by Elsbeth. Thank you so much. Anthony was assigned to Charlie Troop on August 10, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 28, 1970. Anthony was […]
April 5, 2010
Waldo was assigned to Charlie Troop on July 28, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 4, 1970. Waldo was an Infantryman or “Grunt” as they were called. Waldo was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family member […]
April 4, 2010
David was assigned to Charlie Troop on October 11, 1969 and was Killed in Action on July 28, 1970. David was the pilot of a Cobra Gunship when it lost power and fell to the ground. David was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set […]
April 4, 2010
James was assigned to Charlie Troop on May 2, 1967 and was Killed in Action on September 16, 1967. James was an Infantryman or a “Grunt” as they were called. James was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. If any family […]
April 4, 2010
James was assigned to Charlie Troop on March 13, 1969 and was Killed in Action on January 4, 1970. James was an Observation (Scout) pilot. James was awarded the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a set of Crew Member Wings. If any family members or friend reads […]
Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment 
April 20, 2010
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