Sexo

Male

Fecha de Nacimiento

1948-1-9

Lugar de Nacimiento

Los Angeles CA, U.S.A.

Inducted

1968-4-2, Los Angeles CA

Tipo de Alistamiento

Draftee

Afiliación Militar

Army

Tipo de servicio prestado

War

Tipo de unidad militar

Combat

Unidades a las que sirvió

199th Light Infantry Brigade

Especialidad militar

Infantry, Driver, Motor Pool

Asignado

USA - Ft. Ord, CA
Camp Frenzell-Jones, Republic of South Vietnam

Retirado

San Francisco CA

Responsabilidad en la unidad

Repel invasion forces at the foremost point of penetration. Search and destroy hidden enemy concentrations.

Responsabilidad individual

Infantry
Drive support commander to hotspots and forward units.

Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)

In the Vietnam 'conflict', there were few names given to the many confrontations that occured. Only the ones 'glamorized' by the press.

Reconocimientos, medallas, menciones (individuales o de la unidad)

Nominated for Bronze Star during Tet offensive 1968
Army Commendation Medal twice for bravery above and beyond the call of duty during several engagements.

Condiciones de Vida

Infantry - Slept on the ground and in foxholes or under bushes. etc. Had C rations for meals.

When I was a driver, I slept in the barracks. We built rooms and acquired fans. Bought TV and stereo and refrigerator. The cubicles became an escape from the realities of war. Cold showers. Good mess hall. Played basketball, football and baseball.

Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar

First attack of base camp - shaking, sweating, heart pounding, blood, dead friends, nervous, clumsy, uncertainty of fate, thoughts of family and friends and above all ... 'what the hell am I doing in Hell?'

Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas

Family and friends, hot showers and baths, home cooked meals, Mexican food.

¿En lo personal, qué obtuvo de su experiencia militar?

Most important was the 'growing-up' process that made me more determined to succeed in life and the pursuit of happiness. Each day I am alive is a bonus, because I should have died with my infantry unit that was wiped out the week I started driving.

Graduated top 10% nationally for associated schools of business from U.S.C. in 4 years (2 + 2).

I value and appreciate life more than most who have never been through war.

Información adicional

Eagle Scout 1965 - Koyasan Troop 379 - L.A.

379th Drum and Bugle Corp. State Champions 1962-63. 5th nationally.

Assistant Scoutmaster - OCBC Troop 578 - Anaheim.

Manager - Owner Hook Co. - Japanese hooks, Most quality. Highest price. Famous in fishing circles of So. Cal.