Sexo

Male

Fecha de Nacimiento

1929-8-29

Lugar de Nacimiento

Hollywood CA, U.S.A.

Inducted

1954-6-1, Omaha NB

Tipo de Alistamiento

Volunteer

Afiliación Militar

Army

Tipo de servicio prestado

War,peacetime

Tipo de unidad militar

Combat,sup

Unidades a las que sirvió

US Military Police School; US Army Europe; 8th Infantry Division; 1st Infantry Division; US Army Military Advisory Group, Thailand; US Army Vietnam; 1st US Army.

Especialidad militar

Military Police, Infantry (when you become senior in grade, you do 'everything')

Asignado

USA - Kansas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania,Georgia, Washington, Maryland; Germany (twice), Korea, Vietnam, Thailand

Retirado

Ft. Meade MD

Responsabilidad en la unidad

Garrison and combat military police support; Advisory duties Thailand; Combat support Vietnam; Military Police Services and Security, Germany; Reserve and National Guard Training with 1st Army

Responsabilidad individual

Commander

Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)

Vietnam - Tet

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

Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit w/ Oak Leaf Cluster; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; Parachutist Badge; Secretary of Defense Identification Badge; General Staff Identification Badge; My awards and citations were for various tasks associated with my numerous assignments. I simply did what was necessary in the very best manner I could.

Condiciones de Vida

My conditions in Korea and Vietnam were somewhat primitive - but other soldiers were much more uncomfortable. At least we had cover from the rain and hot food and showers (cold) to bathe in. Entertainment was a occasional USO group. Otherwise, there were books, magazines and the Stars and Stripes.

Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar

One of my units was located in Saigon - I was present during the random VC rocket attacks on the city - 'scary'! We were busy all night helping victims of the attack - first aid, transporting to hospitals, etc. War is no fun! We must do all we can to avoid war - but if war is the only choice - we must win!

Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas

Nothing. I enjoyed my many years in service and the lifestyle was one that me and my family were completely happy with.

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

Life is not always 'peaches and cream'. Tough times and big problems arise but a close family and good friends can solve almost anything. Home and country must be protected. Have the personal discipline to know what is right and develop the skills necessary to do whatever the task is in the best way you know how. This reflects my development in the military and the way I live my life today. I believe in the philosophy of 'Duty - Honor - Country'. I think my family and friends know this.